US Bridges

SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck

Good

Forest County, Pennsylvania · Hickory Township · Structure no. 000000000042372

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 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 concrete channel beam carrying SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3004 Lt.Hickory
CrossesOver Little Hickory Ck
LocationHickory Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.55542, -79.4003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004 Lt.Hickory over Over Little Hickory Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.