US Bridges

SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.E. of Heidlersbrg · Structure no. 000000000046788

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 1009
CrossesBermudian Creek
Location2 Mi. N.E. of Heidlersbrg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97238, -77.11781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic422 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.