US Bridges

SR 3001 over Pine Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · Village of Watrous · Structure no. 000000000033081

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3001 over Pine Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesPine Creek
LocationVillage of Watrous
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.74284, -77.57811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$865,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 3001 over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Pine Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.