US Bridges

SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Spring Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000034174

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 136 years old, older 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3012 Cemetery R
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationSpring Creek Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.86484, -79.52143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 Cemetery R over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.