US Bridges

T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S.Of Shanksville · Structure no. 000000000031899

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River is a steel truss - thru carrying T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-515 Yonai Road
CrossesStonycreek River
Location3 Mi.S.Of Shanksville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.98498, -78.91404
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-515 Yonai Road over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.