US Bridges

SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Tp .2M N SR 1021 · Structure no. 000000000035605

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond in Wayne 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesFallsdale Pond
LocationDamascus Tp .2M N SR 1021
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.67601, -75.15623
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2024)
Projected traffic490 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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond built?

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

What condition is SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Fallsdale Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.