US Bridges

SR 1004 over Lopez Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Village of Lopez · Structure no. 000000000032016

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004 over Lopez Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1004 over Lopez Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1004
CrossesLopez Creek
LocationVillage of Lopez
RouteState Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.452, -76.35202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2024)
Projected traffic372 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004 over Lopez Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1004 over Lopez Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1004 over Lopez Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004 over Lopez Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004 over Lopez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.