US Bridges

SR 3006 over Catfish Run

Good

Clarion County, Pennsylvania · Catfish Run · Structure no. 000000000011066

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Catfish Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3006 over Catfish Run in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 124 years old, older 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006
CrossesCatfish Run
LocationCatfish Run
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClarion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00675, -79.5877
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006 over Catfish Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 3006 over Catfish 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over Catfish Run carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Catfish Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 over Catfish Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.