US Bridges

S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run

Good

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 East of Pottsgrove · Structure no. 000000000028414

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.R. 3004
CrossesBranch of Beaver Run
Location1.5 East of Pottsgrove
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.98802, -76.76266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic109 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 3004 over Branch of Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.