US Bridges

SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SW of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000031706

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 80 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 5 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 3017
CrossesWest Branch Coxes Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Somerset
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.98448, -79.11293
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2023)
Projected traffic783 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$778,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 3017 over West Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over West Branch Coxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.