US Bridges

SR 1002 over Little Marsh Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Romola · Structure no. 000000000052496

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Little Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1002 over Little Marsh Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 1002
CrossesLittle Marsh Creek
LocationRomola
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.03057, -77.73741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2024)
Projected traffic338 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 1002 over Little Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 over Little Marsh 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Little Marsh Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Little Marsh Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Little Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.