US Bridges

Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft SE of SR 31 · Structure no. 000000000031929

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 92 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Loop Road
CrossesKooser Run
Location500 Ft SE of SR 31
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.0603, -79.228
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2012)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Loop Road over Kooser Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.