US Bridges

SR 3001 over Spring Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000009687

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001 over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3001
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3 MI SW Bellefonte
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.88978, -77.79429
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2024)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 over Spring Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Spring Creek carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.