US Bridges

SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton Borough · Structure no. 000000000036657

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 years old, older 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 26,952 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,546 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3091
CrossesBranch of Sewickley Ck.
LocationNew Stanton Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22378, -79.59637
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,952 (2024)
Projected traffic38,546 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 3091 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck. carry?

About 26,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 3091 over Branch of Sewickley Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.