US Bridges

SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Congham Twp .3M S SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000024184

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
LocationCongham Twp .3M S SR 3006
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12969, -76.07783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over Branch of Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.