SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek
PoorWayne County, Pennsylvania · S Canaan Twp .7M N SR3019 · Structure no. 000000000035686
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR3018 Cortez RD over Branch Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.