US Bridges

SR 3001 over Cucumber Run

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 Mi.E.Of Dumas · Structure no. 000000000031668

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Cucumber Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3001 over Cucumber Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 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.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 3001
CrossesCucumber Run
Location1.7 Mi.E.Of Dumas
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.79012, -79.28815
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$593,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Cucumber Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 3001 over Cucumber 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Cucumber Run carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Cucumber Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Cucumber Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.