US Bridges

SR 3002 over South Poplar Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi.W.Of Claysburg · Structure no. 000000000005759

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over South Poplar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3002 over South Poplar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3002
CrossesSouth Poplar Run
Location1.4 Mi.W.Of Claysburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.30003, -78.47127
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2024)
Projected traffic1,962 by 2032
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over South Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002 over South Poplar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over South Poplar Run carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over South Poplar Run?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over South Poplar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.