US Bridges

SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Fairfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036369

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 98 years old, older 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1006
CrossesTubmill Creek
LocationFairfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.38323, -79.14619
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2024)
Projected traffic664 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$903,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1006 over Tubmill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 over Tubmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.