US Bridges

SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run

Fair

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Green Township · Structure no. 000000000017248

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3004 Nebraska
CrossesOver Piney Run
LocationGreen Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.46587, -79.38398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run carry?

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

How long is SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.