US Bridges

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · South Pymatuning Township · Structure no. 000000000026009

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 load restriction.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3022 Rutledge R
CrossesBooth Run
LocationSouth Pymatuning Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.35755, -80.5099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2024)
Projected traffic254 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3022 Rutledge R over Booth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.