US Bridges

SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036655

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,333 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3089
CrossesSewickley Creek
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.20719, -79.62057
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2024)
Projected traffic4,333 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$939,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3089 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3089 over Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.