US Bridges

SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Rush Twp 1.5 M W SR 3001 · Structure no. 000000000032619

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
854
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3023
CrossesElk Lake Stream
LocationRush Twp 1.5 M W SR 3001
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74631, -75.89856
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2024)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 3023 over Elk Lake Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.