US Bridges

SR 2047 over Miller Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.Of Berlin · Structure no. 000000000031385

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047 over Miller Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2047 over Miller Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 74 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,977 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2047
CrossesMiller Run
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of Berlin
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93441, -78.97889
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,897 (2023)
Projected traffic5,977 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2047 over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 2047 over Miller Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2047 over Miller Run carry?

About 3,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047 over Miller Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047 over Miller Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.