US Bridges

SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Richhill Township · Structure no. 000000000018346

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck. is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck. in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 124 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesEnlow Fork Wheeling Ck.
LocationRichhill Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96199, -80.51673
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck. built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck. 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck. carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Enlow Fork Wheeling Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.