US Bridges

SR 1001 over Stony Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Shanksville Boro · Structure no. 000000000031510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1001 over Stony Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesStony Creek
LocationShanksville Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01664, -78.90831
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1001 over Stony 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1001 over Stony Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.