US Bridges

SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. South Meiserville · Structure no. 000000000045629

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 3002
CrossesMahantango Creek
Location1.5 Mi. South Meiserville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.64953, -76.96679
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2024)
Projected traffic501 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002 over Mahantango 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.