US Bridges

SR 1006 over Over Birch Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Foleys Corner · Structure no. 000000000041428

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 over Over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1006 over Over Birch Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 1006
CrossesOver Birch Creek
Location1 MI E of Foleys Corner
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.47075, -76.40969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2024)
Projected traffic661 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1006 over Over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1006 over Over Birch 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1006 over Over Birch Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 over Over Birch Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 over Over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.