US Bridges

SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mile W. of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000031587

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2005
CrossesElk Lick Creek
Location4 Mile W. of Meyersdale
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.80799, -79.10717
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 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 traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic277 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$608,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over Elk Lick Creek?

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 2005 over Elk Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.