US Bridges

SR 3003 over Big Moores Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI NE Costello · Structure no. 000000000030381

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Big Moores Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 over Big Moores Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesBig Moores Run
Location4 MI NE Costello
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.632, -78.00079
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over Big Moores Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3003 over Big Moores Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Big Moores Run carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Big Moores Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Big Moores Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.