US Bridges

SR 1009 over Ludington Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N Newfield · Structure no. 000000000030310

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Ludington Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1009 over Ludington Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 1009
CrossesLudington Run
Location1 MI N Newfield
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.89607, -77.80208
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2024)
Projected traffic129 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Ludington Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Ludington 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Ludington Run carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Ludington Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Ludington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.