US Bridges

SR 3044 over Stonycreek River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Johnstown Washington St. · Structure no. 000000000008671

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3044 over Stonycreek River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3044 over Stonycreek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 4,307 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,443 by 2032. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3044
CrossesStonycreek River
LocationJohnstown Washington St.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33053, -78.92543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,307 (2024)
Projected traffic4,443 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3044 over Stonycreek River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 3044 over Stonycreek River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3044 over Stonycreek River carry?

About 4,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3044 over Stonycreek River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3044 over Stonycreek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.