US Bridges

SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Academia · Structure no. 000000000020253

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3030
CrossesTuscarora Creek
LocationAcademia
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49264, -77.47261
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2024)
Projected traffic366 by 2044
Trucks13%
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$768,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3030 over Tuscarora 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3030 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.