US Bridges

SR 1038 over Wappasening Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Warren Center · Structure no. 000000000006279

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1038 over Wappasening Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1038 over Wappasening Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 1038
CrossesWappasening Creek
LocationWarren Center
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.93654, -76.18843
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2024)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1038 over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1038 over Wappasening 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1038 over Wappasening Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1038 over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1038 over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.