US Bridges

SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lehman Twp .1 M S SR 1051 · Structure no. 000000000069464

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1048 Meeker RD
CrossesHarveys Creek
LocationLehman Twp .1 M S SR 1051
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.31089, -76.06696
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns SR 1048 Meeker RD over Harveys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.