US Bridges

SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Rush Twp .6 M S SR 3023 · Structure no. 000000000032642

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3050 Twp RD 601
CrossesElk Lake Stream
LocationRush Twp .6 M S SR 3023
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.75144, -76.00034
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic122 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3050 Twp RD 601 over Elk Lake Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.