US Bridges

SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Worthville NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000019747

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 91 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationWorthville NO.1
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.03119, -79.16374
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic476 by 2032
Trucks21%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 3005 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.