US Bridges

SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run

Poor

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Gilmore Township · Structure no. 000000000018376

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3008
CrossesBlockhouse Run
LocationGilmore Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.75648, -80.31647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic129 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008 over Blockhouse 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over Blockhouse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.