US Bridges

SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Huston · Structure no. 000000000031678

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3003
CrossesTrib Youghiogheny River
LocationHuston
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.83516, -79.37427
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Trib Youghiogheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.