US Bridges

SR 3005 over Comfort Run

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Irvona · Structure no. 000000000011785

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
953
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Comfort Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005 over Comfort Run in Clearfield 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005
CrossesComfort Run
LocationIrvona
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7918, -78.5689
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2023)
Projected traffic1,484 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Comfort Run built?

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

What condition is SR 3005 over Comfort 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Comfort Run carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Comfort Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Comfort Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.