US Bridges

SR 3008 over Beech Flats Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of East Canton · Structure no. 000000000006402

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over Beech Flats Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3008 over Beech Flats Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3008
CrossesBeech Flats Creek
Location1 MI South of East Canton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.65146, -76.79304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2024)
Projected traffic342 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3008 over Beech Flats Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008 over Beech Flats 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3008 over Beech Flats Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over Beech Flats Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over Beech Flats Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.