US Bridges

SR 1008 over Globe Run

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.E.Of Cottage · Structure no. 000000000018772

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Globe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1008 over Globe Run in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1008
CrossesGlobe Run
Location.25 Mi.E.Of Cottage
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61671, -77.98339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1008 over Globe Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1008 over Globe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1008 over Globe Run carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Globe Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Globe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.