US Bridges

SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Catawissa Boro · Structure no. 000000000012701

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River is a concrete slab carrying SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 years old, older 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3016
CrossesTrib Susquehanna River
LocationCatawissa Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.95759, -76.46229
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic147 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016 over Trib Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.