US Bridges

SR 3040 over Laurel Run

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Julian · Structure no. 000000000009446

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3040 over Laurel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3040 over Laurel Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3040
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationJulian
RouteU.S. Route 2200
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86523, -77.93952
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$542,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3040 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 3040 over Laurel 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 Laurel Run carry?

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

How long is SR 3040 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3040 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.