US Bridges

SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of Jersey Shore · Structure no. 000000000024967

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 93 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesOver Nichols Run
Location1.5 MI N of Jersey Shore
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.2205, -77.29136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic235 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Over Nichols Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Over Nichols Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.