US Bridges

SR 3023 over Saltlick Run

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Menallen Township · Structure no. 000000000016943

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 over Saltlick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3023 over Saltlick Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 727 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3023
CrossesSaltlick Run
LocationMenallen Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94185, -79.82542
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2024)
Projected traffic914 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3023 over Saltlick Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR 3023 over Saltlick Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3023 over Saltlick Run carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 over Saltlick Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023 over Saltlick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.