US Bridges

SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Township · Structure no. 000000000017244

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 3004 Lt.Hickory
CrossesOver Little Hickory Ck
LocationHickory Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.55755, -79.41411
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic326 by 2032
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.