US Bridges

SR 3009 over Nick Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Auburn Twp 1.8M N Wyo Cty · Structure no. 000000000040516

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Nick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3009 over Nick Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3009
CrossesNick Creek
LocationAuburn Twp 1.8M N Wyo Cty
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.6677, -76.00362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2024)
Projected traffic145 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Nick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 over Nick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Nick Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Nick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Nick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.