US Bridges

SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.E.Of Central City · Structure no. 000000000031553

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018
CrossesBeaverdam Run
Location4 Mi.E.Of Central City
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10671, -78.74292
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$593,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.