US Bridges

SR3014 over Big Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Sprankle Mills NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019779

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3014 over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3014 over Big Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3014
CrossesBig Run
LocationSprankle Mills NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00204, -79.11009
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2024)
Projected traffic454 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3014 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3014 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR3014 over Big Run carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR3014 over Big Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR3014 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.