US Bridges

SR 3012 over Spring Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N State College · Structure no. 000000000040238

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3012 over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3012
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI N State College
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82084, -77.83279
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2024)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3012 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.