US Bridges

SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.W.Of SR 3015 · Structure no. 000000000026998

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 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 masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 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
Location2 Mi.W.Of SR 3015
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85266, -75.36066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002(LR 45052) over Aquashicola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.