US Bridges

SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. N of Smoketown · Structure no. 000000000021373

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 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 6,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005 Mt Sidney
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 Mi. N of Smoketown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04298, -76.20943
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,574 (2023)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK carry?

About 6,574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 Mt Sidney over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.