US Bridges

SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut Ridge Drive · Structure no. 000000000026993

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001(LR 45002)
CrossesAquashicola Creek
LocationChestnut Ridge Drive
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83547, -75.43381
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001(LR 45002) over Aquashicola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.