US Bridges

SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N.Of Todd · Structure no. 000000000018844

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3008
CrossesLittle Trough Creek
Location3 Mi.N.Of Todd
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29736, -78.05821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic298 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over Little Trough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.