US Bridges

SR 1021 over Miller Run

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Cairnbrook · Structure no. 000000000031557

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
543
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Miller Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1021 over Miller Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 1021
CrossesMiller Run
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Cairnbrook
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12786, -78.83919
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2024)
Projected traffic531 by 2032
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021 over Miller Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Miller Run carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Miller Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Miller Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.