US Bridges

SR 2008 over Plum Creek

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.Ne.Roaring Spring · Structure no. 000000000005729

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2008 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2008 over Plum Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2008
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.5 Mi.Ne.Roaring Spring
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35417, -78.38556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2008 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 2008 over Plum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2008 over Plum Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2008 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2008 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.