US Bridges

SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Conneaut Township · Structure no. 000000000016287

Built
1840
185 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 185 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 3003 Sherman Br
CrossesOver Conneaut Ck W Br
LocationConneaut Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.86907, -80.429
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2024)
Projected traffic247 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br built?

It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 Sherman Br over Over Conneaut Ck W Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.