US Bridges

SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sewickley Township · Structure no. 000000000036568

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3018
CrossesLittle Sewickley Creek
LocationSewickley Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26204, -79.70654
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2024)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3018 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018 over Little Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.