US Bridges

SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Upper Smith Gap Road · Structure no. 000000000026997

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3002(LR 45052)
CrossesAquashicola Creek
LocationUpper Smith Gap Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84399, -75.40511
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002(LR 45052) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.