US Bridges

SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck.

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Donegal Township · Structure no. 000000000035069

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck. in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3023
CrossesBr. Middle Wheeling Ck.
LocationDonegal Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.07694, -80.50403
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck. 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 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck. carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3023 over Br. Middle Wheeling Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.