US Bridges

SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek

Poor

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Country Club Road · Structure no. 000000000009091

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005(LR 13032)
CrossesMahoning Creek
LocationCountry Club Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79583, -75.78659
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$596,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005(LR 13032) over Mahoning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.