US Bridges

SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI SW of Catawissa Boro · Structure no. 000000000012694

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 6 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesOver Roaring Creek
Location4 MI SW of Catawissa Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.90425, -76.4669
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic491 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.