US Bridges

SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Meyersdale Borough · Structure no. 000000000031377

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 111 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 4,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2047
CrossesFlaugherty Creek
LocationMeyersdale Borough
RouteU.S. Route 219B
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.81214, -79.0263
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,706 (2024)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 2047 over Flaugherty 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek carry?

About 4,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047 over Flaugherty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.