US Bridges

SR 1003 over Paint Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Windber · Structure no. 000000000041607

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1003 over Paint Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,073 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1003
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationWindber
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2342, -78.82754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2023)
Projected traffic2,073 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Paint Creek carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.