US Bridges

BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Twp 280FT SR3007 · Structure no. 000000000035878

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBR.38 Old Stephens
CrossesWilcox Creek
LocationSterling Twp 280FT SR3007
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.36796, -75.43103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns BR.38 Old Stephens over Wilcox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.