US Bridges

SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Fountaindale · Structure no. 000000000000306

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesMiney Br. of Toms Creek
LocationFountaindale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.73888, -77.43342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2024)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Miney Br. of Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.