US Bridges

SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Johnstown · Structure no. 000000000008680

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 125 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 5 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,074 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3055 Franklin S
CrossesStony Creek River
LocationJohnstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32344, -78.91907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2023)
Projected traffic5,074 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3055 Franklin S over Stony Creek River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.