US Bridges

SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Tuscarora Tp 1.6M W SR367 · Structure no. 000000000006229

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1003
CrossesBranch Steam Mill Creek
LocationTuscarora Tp 1.6M W SR367
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.71359, -76.15476
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2023)
Projected traffic125 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Branch Steam Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.