US Bridges

SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI N of Cam./Som. CO · Structure no. 000000000067905

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3015
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Cam./Som. CO
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2465, -78.8466
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3015 over Little Paint 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3015 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.