US Bridges

SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Pondtown Mill · Structure no. 000000000000173

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 115 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005 Latimore R
CrossesBermudian Creek
LocationPondtown Mill
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00155, -77.0586
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$629,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 Latimore R over Bermudian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.