US Bridges

SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawxn Twp 241N SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000029939

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesTaylortown Creek
LocationLackawxn Twp 241N SR1002
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41724, -75.00906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2024)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1003 over Taylortown 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Taylortown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.