US Bridges

SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW of Mercersburg · Structure no. 000000000017546

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,843 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3009 Corner Rd.
CrossesLicking Creek
Location3 MI SW of Mercersburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.77999, -77.93779
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2024)
Projected traffic1,843 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 Corner Rd. over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.