US Bridges

SR 3001 over Birch Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI NE Wharton · Structure no. 000000000030370

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Birch Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3001 over Birch Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesBirch Run
Location5 MI NE Wharton
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55852, -77.95021
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2024)
Projected traffic241 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Birch Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 3001 over Birch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Birch Run carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Birch Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Birch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.