US Bridges

SR 3009 over Lake Gordon

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Lake Gordon · Structure no. 000000000004304

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Lake Gordon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3009 over Lake Gordon in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 109 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesLake Gordon
LocationLake Gordon
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7528, -78.68095
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2024)
Projected traffic257 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Lake Gordon built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3009 over Lake Gordon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Lake Gordon carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Lake Gordon?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Lake Gordon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.