US Bridges

SR 3002 over Marsh Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi.N. of Md. Line · Structure no. 000000000000279

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Marsh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 76 years old, older 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3002
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location1/2 Mi.N. of Md. Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.72857, -77.25661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2023)
Projected traffic577 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$678,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3002 over Marsh Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.