US Bridges

SR 2003 over Doe Run

FairPosted for load

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N Mexico · Structure no. 000000000020126

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
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 1939 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesDoe Run
Location1.5 MI N Mexico
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56139, -77.33834
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic243 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SR 2003 over Doe 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 March 2024.

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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.