US Bridges

SR 0310 over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N SR 119 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048082

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0310 over Little Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0310 over Little Elk Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,744 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,925 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0310
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location1.5 MI N SR 119 Inter.
RouteState Highway 310
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97086, -78.97133
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,744 (2023)
Projected traffic4,925 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 0310 over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0310 over Little Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0310 over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 2,744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0310 over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0310 over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.