US Bridges

SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Stifflertown · Structure no. 000000000011781

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationStifflertown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.73594, -78.79704
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic408 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.