US Bridges

SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Sheshequin · Structure no. 000000000006292

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,797
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1043
CrossesDeer Lick Creek
LocationVillage of Sheshequin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8557, -76.49093
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2024)
Projected traffic3,071 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1043 over Deer Lick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1043 over Deer Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.