US Bridges

SR 1002 over Bear Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Wiconisco · Structure no. 000000000014419

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,006
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1002 over Bear Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 1002
CrossesBear Creek
LocationWiconisco
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.57449, -76.69791
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2023)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 1002 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.