US Bridges

SR 3005 over Bear Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of Lashley · Structure no. 000000000052718

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3005 over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 MI SW of Lashley
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74688, -78.29523
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3005 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over Bear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Bear Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.