US Bridges

SR 2037 over Bigby Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SW of Garrett · Structure no. 000000000048172

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2037 over Bigby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2037 over Bigby 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 2037
CrossesBigby Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Garrett
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.85394, -79.08197
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2024)
Projected traffic418 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2037 over Bigby Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2037 over Bigby 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2037 over Bigby Creek carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 2037 over Bigby Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2037 over Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.