US Bridges

SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Washington Twp 1.7 Mw TR6 · Structure no. 000000000037291

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3007 Vosburg RD
CrossesReading Blumnt&northern
LocationWashington Twp 1.7 Mw TR6
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56182, -76.00522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$647,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 Vosburg RD over Reading Blumnt&northern?

It is owned by the Railroad.