US Bridges

SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Nicholson Twp 1.3M N TR92 · Structure no. 000000000037211

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 1015
CrossesFieldbrook Creek
LocationNicholson Twp 1.3M N TR92
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.63317, -75.81398
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic636 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015 over Fieldbrook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 over Fieldbrook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.