US Bridges

SR 3002 over Freeman Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Austin · Structure no. 000000000030378

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Freeman Run is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 3002 over Freeman Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 6 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3002
CrossesFreeman Run
LocationAustin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.64341, -78.11424
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Freeman Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3002 over Freeman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Freeman Run carry?

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

How long is SR 3002 over Freeman Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Freeman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.