US Bridges

SR 1009 over Fall Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Fell Twp .5 M S SR 1007 · Structure no. 000000000020676

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Fall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1009 over Fall Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesFall Brook
LocationFell Twp .5 M S SR 1007
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62826, -75.52677
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2024)
Projected traffic713 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1009 over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Fall Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Fall Brook carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Fall Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 1009 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.