US Bridges

SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek

FairPosted for load

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Selinsgrove Boro · Structure no. 000000000031154

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1011
CrossesOver Penns Creek
LocationSelinsgrove Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79896, -76.85936
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2024)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 1011 over Over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011 over Over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.