US Bridges

SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · East Waterford · Structure no. 000000000020269

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 85 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3018
CrossesTuscarora Creek
LocationEast Waterford
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37406, -77.60567
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks14%
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$658,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 3018 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.