US Bridges

SR 1011 over Wells Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Listie · Structure no. 000000000031538

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 over Wells Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1011 over Wells Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 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 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1011
CrossesWells Creek
LocationListie
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0285, -79.01418
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic481 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1011 over Wells 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1011 over Wells Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.