US Bridges

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lacawannock Creek

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000040829

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lacawannock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lacawannock 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 3022 Rutledge R
CrossesOver Lacawannock Creek
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.27603, -80.31262
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 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 Lacawannock Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lacawannock 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 Lacawannock Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3022 Rutledge R over Over Lacawannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.