US Bridges

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000040539

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 3022 Rutledge R
CrossesOver Lackawannock Creek
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.27331, -80.30961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lackawannock Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lackawannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.