US Bridges

SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Howe Twp · Structure no. 000000000046044

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek is a steel continuous other carrying SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR 1003 Blue Jay R
CrossesOver Tionesta Creek
LocationHowe Twp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.60181, -79.04984
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic777 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Tionesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.