US Bridges

SR 1031 over Shade Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3.75 Mi.Ne.Of Blough · Structure no. 000000000031564

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1031 over Shade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1031 over Shade Creek 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 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1031
CrossesShade Creek
Location3.75 Mi.Ne.Of Blough
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20379, -78.8648
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2024)
Projected traffic716 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1031 over Shade Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1031 over 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 1031 over Shade Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1031 over Shade Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1031 over Shade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.