US Bridges

SR 1043 over Spaulding Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.N.OF Sheshequin Vil. · Structure no. 000000000006293

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,797
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1043 over Spaulding Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1043 over Spaulding Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 1043
CrossesSpaulding Creek
Location2MI.N.OF Sheshequin Vil.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.88367, -76.50333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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
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 Spaulding Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1043 over Spaulding 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1043 over Spaulding Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1043 over Spaulding Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1043 over Spaulding Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.