US Bridges

SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. NE of Rummerfield · Structure no. 000000000006248

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 1021
CrossesRummerfield Creek
Location1 Mi. NE of Rummerfield
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.75429, -76.29756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic338 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 1021 over Rummerfield 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.