US Bridges

SR 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 5. MI East of Athens Boro · Structure no. 000000000006338

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1056
CrossesTrib. to Satterlee Creek
Location5. MI East of Athens Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95236, -76.43037
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2023)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1056 over Trib. to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee Creek carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1056 over Trib. to Satterlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.