US Bridges

SR 1003 over Wells Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile West of Listie · Structure no. 000000000047949

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1003 over Wells Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 1003
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.5 Mile West of Listie
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.02927, -79.03117
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Wells Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 over Wells 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Wells Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.