US Bridges

SR 3004 over Wills Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Hoblitzel · Structure no. 000000000004293

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3004 over Wills Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004
CrossesWills Creek
LocationHoblitzel
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83444, -78.74813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 3004 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3004 over Wills 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3004 over Wills Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.