US Bridges

SR 3008 over Towanda Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Franklindale · Structure no. 000000000006413

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over Towanda Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3008 over Towanda Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3008
CrossesTowanda Creek
LocationVillage of Franklindale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70186, -76.55452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008 over Towanda Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008 over Towanda 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3008 over Towanda Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over Towanda Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over Towanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.