US Bridges

SR 3006 over SR 8005

Poor

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Lewistown Boro · Structure no. 000000000026381

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,729
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over SR 8005 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3006 over SR 8005 in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006
CrossesSR 8005
LocationLewistown Boro
RouteU.S. Route 22B
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59285, -77.57356
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,729 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$704,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006 over SR 8005 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006 over SR 8005 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over SR 8005 carry?

About 1,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over SR 8005?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 over SR 8005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.