US Bridges

SR 3023 over Coxes Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi.N.Of Bando · Structure no. 000000000031712

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 over Coxes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3023 over Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3023
CrossesCoxes Creek
Location.3 Mi.N.Of Bando
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95749, -79.10303
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2023)
Projected traffic309 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023 over Coxes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3023 over Coxes 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3023 over Coxes Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 over Coxes Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023 over Coxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.