US Bridges

SR 2016 over Rhoads Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi.S.Of Rockwood · Structure no. 000000000067602

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 over Rhoads Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2016 over Rhoads Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016
CrossesRhoads Creek
Location1.3 Mi.S.Of Rockwood
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89543, -79.16074
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2016 over Rhoads Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016 over Rhoads 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2016 over Rhoads Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 over Rhoads Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 over Rhoads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.