US Bridges

SR2002 over Conemaugh River

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Bairdstown · Structure no. 000000000019276

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
358 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2002 over Conemaugh River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR2002 over Conemaugh River in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,951 by 2032. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2002
CrossesConemaugh River
LocationBairdstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43077, -79.27007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2024)
Projected traffic1,951 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2002 over Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR2002 over Conemaugh River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2002 over Conemaugh River carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR2002 over Conemaugh River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR2002 over Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.