US Bridges

SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 6 Miles East of Pillow · Structure no. 000000000029258

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3018
CrossesOver Snow Creek
Location6 Miles East of Pillow
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66509, -76.69793
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3018 over Over Snow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018 over Over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.