US Bridges

SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Salem Twp .1 M W SR 3019 · Structure no. 000000000035513

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,034
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 7,034 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,942 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0348 TR 348
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSalem Twp .1 M W SR 3019
RouteState Highway 348
Coordinates41.40552, -75.43701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,034 (2023)
Projected traffic10,942 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek carry?

About 7,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0348 TR 348 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.