US Bridges

SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp- JCT SR 1004 · Structure no. 000000000035587

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 1002
CrossesSouth Br Calkins Creek
LocationDamascus Twp- JCT SR 1004
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.66911, -75.07109
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic207 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 over South Br Calkins 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over South Br Calkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.