US Bridges

SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Vintondale Boro. · Structure no. 000000000008672

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3045
CrossesS.Br.Blacklick Creek
LocationVintondale Boro.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48101, -78.91769
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2023)
Projected traffic659 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3045 over S.Br.Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.