US Bridges

SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Challenge · Structure no. 000000000015675

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,323
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesBrandy Camp Creek
LocationChallenge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28927, -78.68768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,323 (2024)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$433,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2003 over Brandy Camp 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek carry?

About 2,323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Brandy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.