US Bridges

SR 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Muddy Run Dam · Structure no. 000000000021608

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SR 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006 River Rd.
CrossesPhila Intake Canal
LocationMuddy Run Dam
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8162, -76.3002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal 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 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 River Rd. over Phila Intake Canal?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).