US Bridges

SR 3010 over Spring Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Swatara Twp · Structure no. 000000000014526

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,631
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3010 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3010 over Spring Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, 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 14,631 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,576 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3010
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSwatara Twp
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25481, -76.83359
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,631 (2024)
Projected traffic21,576 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 3010 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3010 over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3010 over Spring Creek carry?

About 14,631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3010 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 3010 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.