US Bridges

SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Weir Lake & Chestnut Rds. · Structure no. 000000000027018

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,787
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,861 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3013(LR 45005)
CrossesMeixell Creek
LocationWeir Lake & Chestnut Rds.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.88367, -75.40361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2023)
Projected traffic2,861 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3013(LR 45005) over Meixell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.