US Bridges

SR 1004 over Calkins Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp 400N SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000035592

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004 over Calkins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1004 over Calkins Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 1004
CrossesCalkins Creek
LocationDamascus Twp 400N SR1002
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.67263, -75.06477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2024)
Projected traffic576 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004 over Calkins Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1004 over Calkins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1004 over Calkins Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004 over Calkins Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004 over Calkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.