US Bridges

SR0310 over Cold Spring Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Elk Run NO.2 · Structure no. 000000000019624

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0310 over Cold Spring Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR0310 over Cold Spring Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,701 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSR0310
CrossesCold Spring Run
LocationElk Run NO.2
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates40.95173, -78.96458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2023)
Projected traffic6,701 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0310 over Cold Spring Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0310 over Cold Spring Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR0310 over Cold Spring Run carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR0310 over Cold Spring Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR0310 over Cold Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.