US Bridges

SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · S Canaan Tp 300 N SR3020 · Structure no. 000000000035687

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
918
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR3018 Cortez RD
CrossesTrib to Middle Creek
LocationS Canaan Tp 300 N SR3020
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.50318, -75.41723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3018 Cortez RD over Trib to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.