US Bridges

SR 2003 over Painter Run

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NW of Elk Grove · Structure no. 000000000032034

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Painter Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2003 over Painter Run in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesPainter Run
Location1.5 MI NW of Elk Grove
RouteState Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30561, -76.42449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Painter Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2003 over Painter Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Painter Run carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Painter Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Painter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.