US Bridges

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000026013

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 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 6 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3022 Rutledge R
CrossesOver Shenango River
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.28467, -80.32044
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic522 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Over Shenango River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Shenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.