US Bridges

SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W of Warren Center · Structure no. 000000000006278

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 1038
CrossesOver Wappasening Ck
Location2 MI W of Warren Center
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.93347, -76.20775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2024)
Projected traffic766 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1038 over Over Wappasening Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.