US Bridges

Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NE of Meyersdale · Structure no. 000000000053989

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick 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 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBerkleys Mill RD
CrossesBlue Lick Creek
Location2 MI NE of Meyersdale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.84613, -79.00103
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick 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 Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Berkleys Mill RD over Blue Lick Creek?

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