US Bridges

SR 1003 over Ruff Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Morgan Township · Structure no. 000000000018192

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Ruff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1003 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesRuff Creek
LocationMorgan Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9492, -80.14497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic460 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 1003 over Ruff 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Ruff Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.