US Bridges

SR 2003 over Doe Run

PoorPosted for load

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N Mexico · Structure no. 000000000020125

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Doe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2003 over Doe Run in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2003
CrossesDoe Run
Location0.5 MI N Mexico
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.54608, -77.34823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic243 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 2003 over Doe Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Doe Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Doe Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.