US Bridges

SR 3003 over Mouse Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Urban · Structure no. 000000000029227

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Mouse Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 3003 over Mouse Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesMouse Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Urban
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68524, -76.77098
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2024)
Projected traffic962 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 3003 over Mouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Mouse Creek carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Mouse Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.