US Bridges

SR 3006 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Lewistown Borough · Structure no. 000000000026383

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Jacks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3006 over Jacks Creek 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 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 2,556 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006
CrossesJacks Creek
LocationLewistown Borough
RouteU.S. Route 22B
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58429, -77.55746
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,556 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006 over Jacks Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3006 over Jacks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 2,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.