US Bridges

SR 3042 over Oliver Run

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI Nw. Port Matilda · Structure no. 000000000042494

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 over Oliver Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3042 over Oliver Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3042
CrossesOliver Run
Location2 MI Nw. Port Matilda
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81215, -78.07274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2024)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 3042 over Oliver Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3042 over Oliver Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3042 over Oliver Run carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 over Oliver Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 over Oliver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.