US Bridges

SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · W. of Trent(lobstor) · Structure no. 000000000031724

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesSR 3039(LOBSTOR)
CrossesAllen Creek
LocationW. of Trent(lobstor)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.98803, -79.26714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$488,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3039(LOBSTOR) over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.