US Bridges

SR 2047 over Bluelick Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI N of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000052721

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,918
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047 over Bluelick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2047 over Bluelick Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,918 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2047
CrossesBluelick Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Meyersdale
RouteU.S. Route 219B
Coordinates39.83557, -79.04056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,918 (2023)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2047 over Bluelick Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2047 over Bluelick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2047 over Bluelick Creek carry?

About 1,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047 over Bluelick Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047 over Bluelick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.