US Bridges

SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI N from SR 0070 · Structure no. 000000000046767

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesBranch of Speers Run
Location0.8 MI N from SR 0070
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14311, -79.85856
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,312 (2023)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3003 over Branch of Speers Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run carry?

About 3,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Branch of Speers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.