US Bridges

SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Twp .5 M W SR1011 · Structure no. 000000000032404

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 years old, older 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesStarrucca Creek
LocationHarmony Twp .5 M W SR1011
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95899, -75.53119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2024)
Projected traffic829 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 1009 over Starrucca 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.