US Bridges

SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Blue Jay Creek

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Howe Township · Structure no. 000000000055861

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Blue Jay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Blue Jay Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 1003 Blue Jay R
CrossesOver Blue Jay Creek
LocationHowe Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.565, -79.04833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Blue Jay Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 Blue Jay R over Over Blue Jay 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 Blue Jay 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 Blue Jay Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.