US Bridges

SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Shenango Township · Structure no. 000000000025992

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3011 Bethel RD
CrossesSR 80 EB & WB
LocationShenango Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.18299, -80.39421
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2024)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$987,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 Bethel RD over SR 80 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.