US Bridges

SR 1022 over Bullards Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N. of Rome Boro · Structure no. 000000000006257

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1022 over Bullards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1022 over Bullards Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1022
CrossesBullards Creek
Location.5 MI N. of Rome Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8501, -76.35546
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2024)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1022 over Bullards Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 1022 over Bullards 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 1022 over Bullards Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1022 over Bullards Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1022 over Bullards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.