US Bridges

SR 1013 over Penns Creek

Poor

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Se of New Berlin · Structure no. 000000000031159

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 over Penns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 1013 over Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 120 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1013
CrossesPenns Creek
Location2 Mi.Se of New Berlin
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.87365, -76.94225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2024)
Projected traffic173 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1013 over Penns Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 1013 over Penns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1013 over Penns Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 over Penns Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 over Penns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.