US Bridges

SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI S of Freeburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000031176

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesSusquehecka Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Freeburg Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75961, -76.93909
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2003 over Susquehecka 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Susquehecka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.