US Bridges

SR 3005 over Plum Run

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. NW Greenmount · Structure no. 000000000040419

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Plum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3005 over Plum Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesPlum Run
Location2 Mi. NW Greenmount
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.77929, -77.30146
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2023)
Projected traffic875 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Plum Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over Plum Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Plum Run carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Plum Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.