US Bridges

SR 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI E Milesburg · Structure no. 000000000009595

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location3 MI E Milesburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97504, -77.74244
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic838 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 over Bald Eagle 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 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.