US Bridges

SR 3039 (lobstor) over Allen Creek

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE of 7 Spr(lobstor) · Structure no. 000000000057296

Built
2019
6 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 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 aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR 3039 (lobstor) over Allen Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 6 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesSR 3039 (lobstor)
CrossesAllen Creek
Location2 MI SE of 7 Spr(lobstor)
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.99581, -79.27471
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 3039 (lobstor) over Allen 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 November 2022.

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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3039 (lobstor) over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.