US Bridges

SR 1021 over Martin Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Nicholson Bo .3M W SR1019 · Structure no. 000000000037216

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,639
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Martin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1021 over Martin Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1021
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationNicholson Bo .3M W SR1019
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.63065, -75.78231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2024)
Projected traffic1,751 by 2036
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021 over Martin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Martin Creek carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.