US Bridges

SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Warren Twp 500FT W LR699 · Structure no. 000000000006325

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1053
CrossesOver Wappassening Creek
LocationWarren Twp 500FT W LR699
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.93693, -76.25128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic194 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1053 over Over Wappassening 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1053 over Over Wappassening Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.