US Bridges

SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Rostraver Township · Structure no. 000000000036543

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 2,677 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3011
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie R/R
LocationRostraver Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14199, -79.81976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,677 (2024)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R carry?

About 2,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 over Wheeling & Lake Erie R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.