US Bridges

SR 1003 over Over Dry Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Watsontown · Structure no. 000000000029135

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Over Dry Run is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 1003 over Over Dry Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 6 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesOver Dry Run
Location1 MI N of Watsontown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10376, -76.87196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2024)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 1003 over Over Dry Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Over Dry Run carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Over Dry Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.