US Bridges

SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Of Rummerfield · Structure no. 000000000006249

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021
CrossesRummerfield Creek
Location2 Mi.N.Of Rummerfield
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.76043, -76.29571
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic338 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021 over Rummerfield 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Rummerfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.