US Bridges

SR 3001 over Mehoopany Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Forkston Twp 3M S TR 87 · Structure no. 000000000048322

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Mehoopany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001 over Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2033. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesMehoopany Creek
LocationForkston Twp 3M S TR 87
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49153, -76.13308
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3001 over Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 over Mehoopany 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Mehoopany Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.