US Bridges

SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Cherry Ridge .5 M S TR191 · Structure no. 000000000035718

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1943
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 105 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 3 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR3031 Hoadleys RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationCherry Ridge .5 M S TR191
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.50582, -75.27596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.

What condition is SR3031 Hoadleys RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR3031 Hoadleys RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.