US Bridges

SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek

Good

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. of Blain · Structure no. 000000000042582

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003; Books Br.
CrossesShermans Creek
Location1 Mi. W. of Blain
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32462, -77.52452
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003; Books Br. over Shermans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.