US Bridges

SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Mcelhattan · Structure no. 000000000012280

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,224 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,509 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,701 by 2043. The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesSusque R T-425 & T-565
LocationMcelhattan
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16523, -77.36619
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,224 ft (373.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,509 (2024)
Projected traffic4,701 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565 carry?

About 3,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565?

The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Susque R T-425 & T-565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.