US Bridges

SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · M. Easton-Belmont Pike · Structure no. 000000000027041

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,803 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3023 (lr 949)
CrossesAppenzell Creek
LocationM. Easton-Belmont Pike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94907, -75.296
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2024)
Projected traffic3,803 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3023 (lr 949) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023 (lr 949) over Appenzell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.