US Bridges

SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Smith Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000027046

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 110 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 3 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3026 (lr 45056)
CrossesAppenzell Creek
LocationSmith Hill Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98261, -75.35763
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2023)
Projected traffic279 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 3026 (lr 45056) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3026 (lr 45056) over Appenzell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.