US Bridges

SR 1002 over Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 3.4 MI East of Lopez · Structure no. 000000000032009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Loyalsock Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 1002 over Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 1002
CrossesLoyalsock Creek
Location3.4 MI East of Lopez
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.45537, -76.28042
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1002 over Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 over Loyalsock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 1002 over Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.