US Bridges

SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Liberty Tp 1.5M N SR 1018 · Structure no. 000000000032462

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1037
CrossesTrib of Dubois Creek
LocationLiberty Tp 1.5M N SR 1018
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92731, -75.77062
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1037 over Trib of Dubois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.