US Bridges

SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of Salem · Structure no. 000000000031136

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002
CrossesTrib. to Penns Creek
Location1 MI NW of Salem
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82299, -76.91822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2024)
Projected traffic476 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Trib. to Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.