US Bridges

SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck.

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Aleppo Township · Structure no. 000000000018398

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck. in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3012
CrossesSouth Fork Wheeling Ck.
LocationAleppo Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.82407, -80.44637
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck. carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 over South Fork Wheeling Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.