US Bridges

SR3009 over Blacklick Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Newport RD NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019323

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
897
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3009 over Blacklick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3009 over Blacklick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2032. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3009
CrossesBlacklick Creek
LocationNewport RD NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44998, -79.28822
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2024)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3009 over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3009 over Blacklick 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR3009 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR3009 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR3009 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.