US Bridges

SR 3002 over Cowley Run

PoorPosted for load

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI W Austin · Structure no. 000000000030377

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Cowley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Cowley Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 82 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3002
CrossesCowley Run
Location5 MI W Austin
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.63441, -78.19791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2024)
Projected traffic749 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Cowley Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 3002 over Cowley Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Cowley Run carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Cowley Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Cowley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.