US Bridges

SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · East of Dushore · Structure no. 000000000032022

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1012
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
LocationEast of Dushore
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.52772, -76.37523
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2023)
Projected traffic427 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock 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 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1012 over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.