US Bridges

SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Salem Twp .2 M S TR 690 · Structure no. 000000000035666

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004 Pond Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSalem Twp .2 M S TR 690
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39148, -75.43261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2024)
Projected traffic558 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 Pond Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.