US Bridges

T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.Nw.Of Shanksville · Structure no. 000000000031901

Built
1881
144 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1881 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 144 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-565 Cov.Br.Rd.
CrossesStonycreek River
Location1.5 Mi.Nw.Of Shanksville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02619, -78.92085
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 1881, making it 144 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns T-565 Cov.Br.Rd. over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.