US Bridges

SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018247

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2003
CrossesBranch of Dunkard Creek
LocationPerry Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.73117, -80.06853
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2024)
Projected traffic1,967 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.