US Bridges

SR 3001(LR 45002) over Buckwha Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut Ridge Drive · Structure no. 000000000026994

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001(LR 45002) over Buckwha Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 3001(LR 45002) over Buckwha 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 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3001(LR 45002)
CrossesBuckwha Creek
LocationChestnut Ridge Drive
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.84728, -75.44906
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 3001(LR 45002) over Buckwha 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 October 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.