US Bridges

SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. of Newville · Structure no. 000000000013931

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3007 Big Sprg.R
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location1 Mi.S. of Newville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16231, -77.40595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 Big Sprg.R over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.