US Bridges

SR 1002 over Dry Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI NE Reedsville · Structure no. 000000000026473

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1002 over Dry Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002
CrossesDry Creek
Location3 MI NE Reedsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69247, -77.55767
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2024)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 over Dry Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Dry Creek carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.