US Bridges

SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Dimock Twp 50 N SR 2015 · Structure no. 000000000032615

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 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 5 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3023
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationDimock Twp 50 N SR 2015
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71733, -75.87089
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2024)
Projected traffic568 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.