US Bridges

SR 3001 over Clarion River

Fair

Elk County, Pennsylvania · Belltown · Structure no. 000000000015699

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Clarion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001 over Clarion River in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesClarion River
LocationBelltown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyElk County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35733, -79.03625
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2024)
Projected traffic248 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 3001 over Clarion River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 over Clarion River 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 3001 over Clarion River carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Clarion River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Clarion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.