US Bridges

SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sewickley Township · Structure no. 000000000036564

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3016
CrossesLittle Sewickley Creek
LocationSewickley Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.26043, -79.72739
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
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2024)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 3016 over Little 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 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016 over Little Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.