US Bridges

SR 2005 over Iron Run

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014464

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 over Iron Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 2005 over Iron Run in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2005
CrossesIron Run
Location2 Mi.E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21312, -76.68751
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2024)
Projected traffic955 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2005 over Iron Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 over Iron 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over Iron Run carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over Iron Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 over Iron Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.