US Bridges

SR 3014 over Chest Creek

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Waukesha · Structure no. 000000000011820

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3014 over Chest Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3014 over Chest Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 139 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3014
CrossesChest Creek
LocationWaukesha
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79341, -78.6733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3014 over Chest Creek built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 3014 over Chest Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3014 over Chest Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 3014 over Chest Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3014 over Chest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.