US Bridges

SR 1007 over Stony Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Mi.S.Of Shanksville · Structure no. 000000000031529

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1007 over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1007 over Stony Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 76 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1007
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.7 Mi.S.Of Shanksville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.98953, -78.90731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$997,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1007 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 1007 over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1007 over Stony Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1007 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1007 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.