US Bridges

SR 3009 over Middle Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Paxtonville · Structure no. 000000000045707

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3009 over Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3009
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1 MI N of Paxtonville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77248, -77.08695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2023)
Projected traffic466 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3009 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 over Middle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Middle Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.