US Bridges

SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Seneca Rd. North of 443 · Structure no. 000000000009097

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3007 (lr 13007)
CrossesMahoning Creek
LocationSeneca Rd. North of 443
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.80301, -75.76793
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 (lr 13007) over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.