US Bridges

SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036672

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,429 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3103
CrossesSouthwest Pa Railroad
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.285, -79.57333
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2024)
Projected traffic3,429 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$637,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad 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 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3103 over Southwest Pa Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.