SR 2047 over Swamp Creek
PoorSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Garrett · Structure no. 000000000031382
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2047 over Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2047 over Swamp Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,838 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2047 over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR 2047 over Swamp Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2047 over Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 2047 over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2047 over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.