US Bridges

SR 2011 over Narrows Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Blairs Mills · Structure no. 000000000018821

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011 over Narrows Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2011 over Narrows Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2011
CrossesNarrows Creek
LocationBlairs Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28479, -77.71727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic172 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$892,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 over Narrows Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 2011 over Narrows Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2011 over Narrows Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011 over Narrows Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.