US Bridges

SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · W. of Orrtanna · Structure no. 000000000000333

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3018
CrossesLittle Marsh Creek
LocationW. of Orrtanna
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84776, -77.36017
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2023)
Projected traffic559 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 3018 over Little Marsh 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018 over Little Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.