US Bridges

SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Sugar Hollow Road · Structure no. 000000000027016

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3011(LR 45042)
CrossesSugar Hollow Creek
LocationSugar Hollow Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.95642, -75.43802
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2023)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow 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 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011(LR 45042) over Sugar Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.