US Bridges

SR 1003 over California Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S Ulysses · Structure no. 000000000030294

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over California Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 1003 over California Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1003
CrossesCalifornia Creek
Location2 MI S Ulysses
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87381, -77.72695
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over California Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1003 over California 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over California Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over California Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over California Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.