US Bridges

SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Hemlock Drive · Structure no. 000000000009092

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006 (lr 13009)
CrossesStewart Creek
LocationHemlock Drive
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8233, -75.76132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2023)
Projected traffic516 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 (lr 13009) over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.