US Bridges

SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sewickley Township · Structure no. 000000000036611

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 121 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3041
CrossesSewickley Creek
LocationSewickley Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.23643, -79.75163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2024)
Projected traffic243 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3041 over Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.