US Bridges

SR 1009 over Fall Brook

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Fell Twp JCT TR 106 · Structure no. 000000000048880

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 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 2014, so it is 11 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesFall Brook
LocationFell Twp JCT TR 106
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60084, -75.52279
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2024)
Projected traffic667 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Fall Brook 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 January 2021.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.