US Bridges

SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Academia · Structure no. 000000000020236

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3008
CrossesMill Race Creek
LocationAcademia
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49477, -77.48196
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008 over Mill Race 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over Mill Race Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.