US Bridges

SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI S of Catawissa · Structure no. 000000000012669

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2005
CrossesTrib Roaring Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Catawissa
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91536, -76.42778
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 over Trib Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.