US Bridges

SR 3009 over Charleston Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Round Top · Structure no. 000000000033098

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Charleston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3009 over Charleston Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 3009
CrossesCharleston Creek
Location2 MI N of Round Top
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.72947, -77.2525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic524 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over Charleston Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 3009 over Charleston 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Charleston Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Charleston Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Charleston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.