North Street over Flaugherty Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Meyersdale Borough · Structure no. 000000000031911
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street over Flaugherty Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying North Street over Flaugherty Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Street over Flaugherty Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is North Street over Flaugherty 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does North Street over Flaugherty Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is North Street over Flaugherty Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns North Street over Flaugherty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.