US Bridges

S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI SE of Morris · Structure no. 000000000033106

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 120 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS.R. 3016
CrossesZimmerman Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Morris
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.55633, -77.25532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 3016 over Zimmerman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.