US Bridges

SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Ransom Twp .1 M E SR 3009 · Structure no. 000000000020743

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3002
CrossesBranch Gardner Creek
LocationRansom Twp .1 M E SR 3009
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.42249, -75.77733
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2024)
Projected traffic469 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Branch Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.