US Bridges

SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Center Township · Structure no. 000000000018407

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3013
CrossesBranch of Pursley Creek
LocationCenter Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.8342, -80.25463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3013 over Branch of Pursley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.