US Bridges

SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Twp .3 M E TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000032393

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationJackson Twp .3 M E TR 92
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83743, -75.58652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic422 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 1002 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.