US Bridges

SR 1027 over Willow Brook

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Nicholsn Twp .5 M W TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000037218

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1027 over Willow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1027 over Willow Brook in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 6 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1027
CrossesWillow Brook
LocationNicholsn Twp .5 M W TR 92
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.63841, -75.74584
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic234 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1027 over Willow Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 1027 over Willow Brook 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1027 over Willow Brook carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1027 over Willow Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1027 over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.