US Bridges

SR 1012 over Pokey Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Pokeytown · Structure no. 000000000031539

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1012 over Pokey Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 1012 over Pokey Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 110 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1012
CrossesPokey Run
LocationPokeytown
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12553, -78.91416
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$632,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1012 over Pokey Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 1012 over Pokey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1012 over Pokey Run carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1012 over Pokey Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1012 over Pokey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.