US Bridges

SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Windber Boro 12th.ST.EXT. · Structure no. 000000000031574

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 4,619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1039 (12th St)
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationWindber Boro 12th.ST.EXT.
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23509, -78.83598
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,619 (2023)
Projected traffic5,075 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek carry?

About 4,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1039 (12th St) over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.