US Bridges

SR 3004 over Beaver Run

Poor

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E Stifflertown · Structure no. 000000000011782

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 over Beaver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004 over Beaver Run in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3004
CrossesBeaver Run
Location2 MI E Stifflertown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.73598, -78.76175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2024)
Projected traffic437 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SR 3004 over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004 over Beaver Run carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.