US Bridges

SR 3005 over Nichols Run

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. NW of Jersey Shore · Structure no. 000000000039544

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Nichols Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3005 over Nichols Run in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesNichols Run
Location2 Mi. NW of Jersey Shore
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.21439, -77.28738
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic191 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Nichols Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Nichols Run carry?

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

How long is SR 3005 over Nichols Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Nichols Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.