US Bridges

SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · 4.1 MI S SR 3007 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000048084

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 over Little Sandy 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location4.1 MI S SR 3007 Inter.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.016, -79.16912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic117 by 2032
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.