US Bridges

SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Beans Cove · Structure no. 000000000004297

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005
CrossesPigeon Roost Run
LocationBeans Cove
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79373, -78.57609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2024)
Projected traffic273 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$906,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Pigeon Roost Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.