US Bridges

SR 3006 over Shermans Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of Blain · Structure no. 000000000029655

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Shermans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3006 over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006
CrossesShermans Creek
Location1 MI South of Blain
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33172, -77.50343
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic418 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006 over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006 over Shermans 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over Shermans Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006 over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.