US Bridges

SR 3002 over Big Mill Creek

Good

Elk County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles West of Ridgway · Structure no. 000000000052711

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Big Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Big Mill Creek in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 3002
CrossesBig Mill Creek
Location2 Miles West of Ridgway
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.41599, -78.77511
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2024)
Projected traffic841 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 3002 over Big Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002 over Big Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Big Mill Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Big Mill Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Big Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.