US Bridges

SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Paupack Twp .5M S SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000035683

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3015 Finn Swamp
CrossesPurdy Creek
LocationPaupack Twp .5M S SR 2002
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.39986, -75.28864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2024)
Projected traffic888 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3015 Finn Swamp over Purdy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.