US Bridges

SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Berwick Boro · Structure no. 000000000041831

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,662 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 1023
CrossesE.B. of Briar Creek
LocationBerwick Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.06186, -76.25255
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2024)
Projected traffic5,662 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1023 over E.B. of Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.