US Bridges

SR 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Sewickley Township · Structure no. 000000000036617

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. is a concrete slab carrying SR 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3047
CrossesBranch of Sewickley Ck.
LocationSewickley Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25944, -79.73802
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. built?

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

What condition is SR 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. 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 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3047 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.