US Bridges

SR 3007 over Palmer Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.Of Needmore · Structure no. 000000000017910

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 over Palmer Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3007 over Palmer Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 91 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 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3007
CrossesPalmer Run
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of Needmore
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86062, -78.15884
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 over Palmer Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 3007 over Palmer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3007 over Palmer Run carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 over Palmer Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 over Palmer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.