US Bridges

S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Village of Fowlersville · Structure no. 000000000012624

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,692 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.R. 1015
CrossesOver W Br of Briar Creek
LocationVillage of Fowlersville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05517, -76.32743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,692 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 1015 over Over W Br of Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.