US Bridges

SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI S from SR 0136 · Structure no. 000000000047602

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,551 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3071
CrossesLittle Sewickley Creek
Location0.1 MI S from SR 0136
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.26861, -79.66157
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,502 (2024)
Projected traffic5,551 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek carry?

About 3,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3071 over Little Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.