US Bridges

SR 3002 over Rock Creek

Poor

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 1/4 Mi.S. of Barlow · Structure no. 000000000000281

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Rock Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1947, 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.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3002
CrossesRock Creek
Location2 1/4 Mi.S. of Barlow
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.72992, -77.23025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2024)
Projected traffic573 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is SR 3002 over Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Rock Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.