US Bridges

SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000000030765

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018 (53097)
CrossesLocust Creek
Location2 Mi. E. of Barnesville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80954, -75.99645
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic745 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 1018 (53097) over Locust 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 (53097) over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.