US Bridges

SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Harmony Twp .4M N SR 1009 · Structure no. 000000000032416

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 76 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1011
CrossesHemlock Creek
LocationHarmony Twp .4M N SR 1009
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9628, -75.51909
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 1011 over Hemlock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011 over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.