US Bridges

SR 3001 over Kettle Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 11 MI S of Watrous · Structure no. 000000000033077

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Kettle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001 over Kettle Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 93 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesKettle Creek
Location11 MI S of Watrous
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62024, -77.58219
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 3001 over Kettle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.