US Bridges

SR 1003 over Lost Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NW Mcalisterville · Structure no. 000000000020115

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1003 over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesLost Creek
Location2 MI NW Mcalisterville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64806, -77.29346
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic307 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1003 over Lost 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Lost Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.