US Bridges

SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000031702

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,987
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3015
CrossesW.Br.Coxes Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Of Somerset
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96907, -79.10349
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2024)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3015 over W.Br.Coxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.