US Bridges

SR 3002 over Lost Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Cuba Mills · Structure no. 000000000020206

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Lost Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 3002 over Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,047 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,053 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3002
CrossesLost Creek
LocationCuba Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59014, -77.40595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,047 (2024)
Projected traffic4,053 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002 over Lost 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Lost Creek carry?

About 4,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.