US Bridges

SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.Se.Of Burnt Cabins · Structure no. 000000000017884

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesS.Br.L. Aughwick Creek
Location.5 Mi.Se.Of Burnt Cabins
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07349, -77.88287
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2023)
Projected traffic988 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over S.Br.L. Aughwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.