US Bridges

SR 1002 over Marsh Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Romola · Structure no. 000000000070022

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1002 over Marsh Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location1 MI NE Romola
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06691, -77.67039
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.