US Bridges

SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Salem Twp .1 M E SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000035679

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3008 Goose Pd RD
CrossesAriel Creek
LocationSalem Twp .1 M E SR 3006
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39838, -75.32858
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2024)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel 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 SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR3008 Goose Pd RD over Ariel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.