US Bridges

SR1038 over Straight Run

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Straight Run NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019255

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1038 over Straight Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1038 over Straight Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1038
CrossesStraight Run
LocationStraight Run NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83221, -78.91852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1038 over Straight Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1038 over Straight Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1038 over Straight Run carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR1038 over Straight Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1038 over Straight Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.