US Bridges

SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Noxen Twp .2 M W TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000037281

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3002
CrossesBowmans Creek
LocationNoxen Twp .2 M W TR 29
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42428, -76.05811
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3002 over Bowmans 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002 over Bowmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.