US Bridges

SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Green Township · Structure no. 000000000017247

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004 Nebraska
CrossesOver Tionesta Dam Creek
LocationGreen Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyForest County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47146, -79.38249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.