US Bridges

SR3003 over Elders Run

Poor

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Elders Run · Structure no. 000000000019315

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3003 over Elders Run is a concrete slab carrying SR3003 over Elders Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3003
CrossesElders Run
LocationElders Run
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49749, -79.38291
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2023)
Projected traffic848 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3003 over Elders Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3003 over Elders Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR3003 over Elders Run carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR3003 over Elders Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR3003 over Elders Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.