US Bridges

SR2009 over Conemaugh River

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Huff · Structure no. 000000000019285

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
499 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2009 over Conemaugh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2009 over Conemaugh River in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,416 by 2032. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2009
CrossesConemaugh River
LocationHuff
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38981, -79.07392
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,416 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$5.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2009 over Conemaugh River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR2009 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2009 over Conemaugh River carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR2009 over Conemaugh River?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR2009 over Conemaugh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.