US Bridges

SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Osceola Mills · Structure no. 000000000009570

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 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 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3049
CrossesMoshannon Creek
LocationOsceola Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85055, -78.26573
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,122 (2024)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek carry?

About 2,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3049 over Moshannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.