US Bridges

Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Dushore Boro · Structure no. 000000000032122

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesJulia ST Dushore
CrossesLittle Loyalsock Creek
LocationDushore Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52328, -76.40215
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic618 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julia ST Dushore over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Julia ST Dushore over Little Loyalsock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.