SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000045473
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little 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 SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR3044(BOBCOCK Ln) over Little Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.