US Bridges

SR 3011 over Spring Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Houserville · Structure no. 000000000009718

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3011 over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,455 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3011
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationHouserville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82968, -77.8319
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2024)
Projected traffic2,455 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3011 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3011 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.