US Bridges

T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.E.Of Sipesville · Structure no. 000000000031735

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT682 Bluebird SP R
CrossesQuemahoning Creek
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Sipesville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1005, -79.07565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$707,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T682 Bluebird SP R over Quemahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.