SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Pennsylvania · S Canaan Tp 1.8M N TR 296 · Structure no. 000000000035689
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3018 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek carry?
About 757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3018 over Branch Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.