SR 1018 over Dark Shade Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · .25 Mi.E.Of Central City · Structure no. 000000000031551
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 465
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1018 over Dark Shade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1018 over Dark Shade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1018 over Dark Shade Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 1018 over Dark Shade 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 1018 over Dark Shade Creek carry?
About 465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 1018 over Dark Shade Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1018 over Dark Shade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.