US Bridges

SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Richhill Township · Structure no. 000000000018365

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3007
CrossesWhitethorn Run
LocationRichhill Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87405, -80.40825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 over Whitethorn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.