US Bridges

SR 3003 over Poplar Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile West of Newry · Structure no. 000000000044154

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Poplar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3003 over Poplar Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3003
CrossesPoplar Run
Location1 Mile West of Newry
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.38969, -78.45713
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2024)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3003 over Poplar Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3003 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Poplar Run carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Poplar Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.