US Bridges

SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW of Cowan · Structure no. 000000000033570

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesOver Rapid Run
Location1 MI NW of Cowan
RouteState Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96363, -77.02148
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2024)
Projected traffic346 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Over Rapid Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over Over Rapid Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.