US Bridges

SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek

Poor

Adams County, Pennsylvania · S.W. of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000290

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005
CrossesTrib Marsh Creek
LocationS.W. of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79475, -77.2866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over Trib Marsh 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 3005 over Trib Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.