US Bridges

SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Newton Twp .8M S SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000020758

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesBranch of Gardners Creek
LocationNewton Twp .8M S SR 3003
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45376, -75.73708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2024)
Projected traffic688 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Branch of Gardners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.