US Bridges

SR 3001 over Blacks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · ALEPP0 Township · Structure no. 000000000018334

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Blacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001 over Blacks Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 84 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3001
CrossesBlacks Creek
LocationALEPP0 Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.84726, -80.45709
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2023)
Projected traffic649 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3001 over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SR 3001 over Blacks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Blacks Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.