US Bridges

SR 1043 over Satterlee Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. of Athens Boro · Structure no. 000000000006299

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1043 over Satterlee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1043 over Satterlee Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1043
CrossesSatterlee Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Athens Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.96287, -76.50978
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2024)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Satterlee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1043 over Satterlee 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1043 over Satterlee Creek carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1043 over Satterlee Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1043 over Satterlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.