US Bridges

SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Venango Township · Structure no. 000000000013136

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,023
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002 Gosple Hl.
CrossesOver Acker Run
LocationVenango Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.77293, -80.12342
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2024)
Projected traffic1,911 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 Gosple Hl. over Over Acker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.