SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 M. E. of Pine Grove · Structure no. 000000000030801
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,223
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR carry?
About 1,223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3002 over Upper Little Swatara CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.