US Bridges

SR 3001 over Riley Creek

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Auburn Twp 1.3M S SR 3004 · Structure no. 000000000032586

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Riley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3001 over Riley Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesRiley Creek
LocationAuburn Twp 1.3M S SR 3004
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70841, -75.99851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2024)
Projected traffic716 by 2032
Trucks13%
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$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 3001 over Riley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Riley Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.