US Bridges

SR 2003 over Saw Creek

Good

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Porter Twp 1.1 M E TR 402 · Structure no. 000000000029973

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Saw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 2003 over Saw Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,361 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2003
CrossesSaw Creek
LocationPorter Twp 1.1 M E TR 402
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.22662, -75.05623
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2023)
Projected traffic3,361 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Saw Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 2003 over Saw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Saw Creek carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Saw Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Saw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.