US Bridges

SR 3003 over Drake Run

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Draketown · Structure no. 000000000031676

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Drake Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 over Drake Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 117 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesDrake Run
LocationDraketown
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85236, -79.36764
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$608,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over Drake Run built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3003 over Drake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Drake Run carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Drake Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Drake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.