Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Meyersdale Borough · Structure no. 000000000031914
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Flaugherty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.