US Bridges

SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Lemon Twp .5 M S CO Line · Structure no. 000000000056056

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1009
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationLemon Twp .5 M S CO Line
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.64017, -75.93628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2038
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.