US Bridges

SR 3009 over Town Run

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile NW Mcveytown · Structure no. 000000000026557

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Town Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3009 over Town Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesTown Run
Location1 Mile NW Mcveytown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50383, -77.75024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2024)
Projected traffic649 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$296,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Town Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 3009 over Town Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Town Run carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Town Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.