US Bridges

SR 3007 over Palmer Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · .6 Mi.N.Of Needmore · Structure no. 000000000017911

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 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 1929, so it is 96 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3007
CrossesPalmer Run
Location.6 Mi.N.Of Needmore
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85285, -78.14908
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$608,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 over Palmer Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 over Palmer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.