US Bridges

SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Perry Township · Structure no. 000000000018248

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 6 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 2003
CrossesDunkard Creek
LocationPerry Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.73211, -80.07143
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2024)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.