US Bridges

SR 3042 over SR 3040

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Martha Furnace · Structure no. 000000000009479

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 over SR 3040 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3042 over SR 3040 in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,346 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 3042
CrossesSR 3040
LocationMartha Furnace
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.79961, -78.05456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,346 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3042 over SR 3040 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3042 over SR 3040 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3042 over SR 3040 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 over SR 3040?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 over SR 3040?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.