US Bridges

SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI NE Port Matilda · Structure no. 000000000009444

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,214 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3040
CrossesMud Lick Run
Location4 MI NE Port Matilda
RouteU.S. Route 2200
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84963, -77.97012
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 closed44.7 mi (72 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$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 3040 over Mud Lick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run carry?

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

How long is SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3040 over Mud Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.