US Bridges

SR 3012 over Sewickley Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · South Huntingdon Township · Structure no. 000000000036547

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3012 over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 3012
CrossesSewickley Creek
LocationSouth Huntingdon Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.22312, -79.68261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3012 over Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 over Sewickley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over Sewickley Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 over Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.