US Bridges

SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Mineral Township · Structure no. 000000000033812

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3011
CrossesOver South Sandy Creek
LocationMineral Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28955, -79.97256
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic118 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 3011 over Over South Sandy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 over Over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.