US Bridges

SR 1023 over Oven Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.E.Of Rowena · Structure no. 000000000031559

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1023 over Oven Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1023 over Oven Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1023
CrossesOven Run
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Rowena
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11518, -78.91638
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1023 over Oven Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1023 over Oven 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1023 over Oven Run carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1023 over Oven Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1023 over Oven Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.