SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Pennsylvania · Manchester Tp 895E TR191 · Structure no. 000000000035636
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 3 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1023 over Equinunk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1023 over Equinunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.