US Bridges

SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Wharton Township · Structure no. 000000000016858

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2005
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationWharton Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.73857, -79.59263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.