SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi. N.E. of Elm · Structure no. 000000000021453
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1037 Speedwell over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.