US Bridges

SR 3007 over Red Run

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N.Of Ursina · Structure no. 000000000031687

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 over Red Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3007 over Red Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 88 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3007
CrossesRed Run
Location3 Mi.N.Of Ursina
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.86199, -79.31699
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 over Red Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is SR 3007 over Red 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 3007 over Red Run carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 over Red Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 over Red Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.