US Bridges

SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Twp 1 M W SR 1011 · Structure no. 000000000032405

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 66 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 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 1 M W SR 1011
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.95755, -75.5388
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 1009 over Starrucca 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 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Starrucca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.