SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lehman Twp .5 M W TR 118 · Structure no. 000000000024037
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 369
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek carry?
About 369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1048 Meeker RD over Branch Harvey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.