US Bridges

SR 3006 over Spring Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Bellefonte · Structure no. 000000000040577

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,031
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3006 over Spring Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3006
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationBellefonte
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.91151, -77.78075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2024)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3006 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.