US Bridges

SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Paupack Twp .3 M W TR 590 · Structure no. 000000000035727

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3040 Avoy RD
CrossesAlpha Creek
LocationPaupack Twp .3 M W TR 590
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43713, -75.28139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3040 Avoy RD over Alpha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.