US Bridges

SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.75 MI NW of Worleytow · Structure no. 000000000017541

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005
CrossesE Br Conococheaque Creek
Location1.75 MI NW of Worleytow
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75721, -77.79373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$678,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over E Br Conococheaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.