US Bridges

SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.N.W.Of Franklindale · Structure no. 000000000006422

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3015
CrossesBr. of Preacher Brook
Location4 Mi.N.W.Of Franklindale
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.72519, -76.58516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2032
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3015 over Br. of Preacher Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.