US Bridges

SR 3013 over Polecat Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 2.25 Mi.N.Of Claysburg · Structure no. 000000000005788

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,701
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3013 over Polecat Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3013 over Polecat Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 5,701 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,968 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3013
CrossesPolecat Run
Location2.25 Mi.N.Of Claysburg
RouteU.S. Route 220B
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32203, -78.44191
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,701 (2023)
Projected traffic8,968 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3013 over Polecat Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 3013 over Polecat Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3013 over Polecat Run carry?

About 5,701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3013 over Polecat Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3013 over Polecat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.