US Bridges

SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Martha Furnace · Structure no. 000000000009483

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,673 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3042
CrossesSeda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle
LocationMartha Furnace
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82836, -78.01413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,673 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle built?

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

What condition is SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 over Seda-Cog/Nit& Bald Eagle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.