US Bridges

SR 2037 over Bigby Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Sw.Of Garrett · Structure no. 000000000031656

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2037 over Bigby Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 2037 over Bigby Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2037
CrossesBigby Run
Location2 Mi.Sw.Of Garrett
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8452, -79.0889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2037 over Bigby Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2037 over Bigby 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2037 over Bigby Run carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 2037 over Bigby Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2037 over Bigby Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.