US Bridges

SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Brokenstraw Township · Structure no. 000000000034184

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3016 Coovers CR
CrossesOver Brokenstraw Creek
LocationBrokenstraw Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.83764, -79.3485
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic282 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$635,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016 Coovers CR over Over Brokenstraw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.