US Bridges

SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI W of White Deer · Structure no. 000000000033487

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 1003
CrossesOver White Deer Creek
Location3 MI W of White Deer
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.0717, -76.93382
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic688 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1003 over Over White Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over Over White Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.