US Bridges

SR 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp .3M N SR1025 · Structure no. 000000000035640

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1027 Wescott RD
CrossesNorth Br Calkins Creek
LocationDamascus Twp .3M N SR1025
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.714, -75.17595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic151 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 1027 Wescott RD over North 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 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1027 Wescott RD over North Br Calkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.