US Bridges

SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W.Of Trent · Structure no. 000000000031723

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 115 years old, older 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3039
CrossesLaurel Hill Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Of Trent
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98608, -79.25803
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3039 over Laurel Hill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3039 over Laurel Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.