US Bridges

SR 3017 over Cove Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000004325

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Cove Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3017 over Cove Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesCove Run
Location1 Mi.E.Of Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99889, -78.57804
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Cove Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 3017 over Cove 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 3017 over Cove Run carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Cove Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.