US Bridges

SR 3040 over Ardery Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Martha Furnace · Structure no. 000000000009440

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3040 over Ardery Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3040 over Ardery Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 73 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,214 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3040
CrossesArdery Run
LocationMartha Furnace
RouteU.S. Route 2200
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83259, -78.0095
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2023)
Projected traffic3,214 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3040 over Ardery Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 3040 over Ardery Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3040 over Ardery Run carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3040 over Ardery Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3040 over Ardery Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.