US Bridges

SR 3012 over Blair Gap Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · Mule Shoe Station · Structure no. 000000000005779

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,343
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over Blair Gap Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3012 over Blair Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,351 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3012
CrossesBlair Gap Run
LocationMule Shoe Station
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43437, -78.51949
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,343 (2024)
Projected traffic8,351 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 3012 over Blair Gap Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 over Blair Gap 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over Blair Gap Run carry?

About 5,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over Blair Gap Run?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 3012 over Blair Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.