US Bridges

Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI East of SR 1005 · Structure no. 000000000053981

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,098
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,098 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesGlades Pk (sr 31)
CrossesSandy Hollow Creek
Location0.5 MI East of SR 1005
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates39.96497, -78.94773
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,098 (2024)
Projected traffic3,321 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Glades Pk (sr 31) over Sandy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).