US Bridges

SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Neola Road · Structure no. 000000000027035

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 84 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 2 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3021(LR 45021)
CrossesAppenzell Creek
LocationNeola Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.95303, -75.33349
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2024)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3021(LR 45021) over Appenzell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.