US Bridges

Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Gilmore Township · Structure no. 000000000053832

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHero RD (sr 3006)
CrossesPa. Fork Dunkard Creek
LocationGilmore Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.72392, -80.3493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hero RD (sr 3006) over Pa. Fork Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).