US Bridges

Pa 36 over Three Springs Run

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 289 Feet South of TR 869 · Structure no. 000000000055723

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 36 over Three Springs Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 36 over Three Springs Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesPa 36
CrossesThree Springs Run
Location289 Feet South of TR 869
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.17176, -78.37936
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2024)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 36 over Three Springs Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 36 over Three Springs Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 36 over Three Springs Run carry?

About 3,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa 36 over Three Springs Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 36 over Three Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.