US Bridges

SR 3001 over Laurel Run

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. of Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014508

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3001 over Laurel Run in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, 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 9,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,608 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesLaurel Run
Location1 Mi. N. of Highspire
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22472, -76.79517
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,321 (2023)
Projected traffic14,608 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Laurel Run built?

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

What condition is SR 3001 over Laurel Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Laurel Run carry?

About 9,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 3001 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.