US Bridges

SR 1008 over Bear Run

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W Rathbun · Structure no. 000000000015665

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,287
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Bear Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1008 over Bear Run in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,991 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1008
CrossesBear Run
Location3 MI W Rathbun
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47304, -78.4936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,287 (2023)
Projected traffic1,991 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 1008 over Bear Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Bear Run carry?

About 1,287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Bear Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.