US Bridges

SR 3002 over Gladdens Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Palo Alto · Structure no. 000000000004291

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Gladdens Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Gladdens Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3002
CrossesGladdens Run
Location1 Mi.W.Of Palo Alto
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76798, -78.76341
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2024)
Projected traffic357 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Gladdens Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3002 over Gladdens Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Gladdens Run carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Gladdens Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Gladdens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.