US Bridges

SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E.Of New Centerville · Structure no. 000000000031690

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 85 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 636 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3008
CrossesS.Glade Creek
Location1 Mi.E.Of New Centerville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.94467, -79.17061
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 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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2024)
Projected traffic726 by 2032
Trucks12%
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$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek 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 3008 over S.Glade Creek carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over S.Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.