US Bridges

SR 1005 over Bucks Run

Good

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Burnham Boro · Structure no. 000000000047333

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Bucks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1005 over Bucks Run in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1005
CrossesBucks Run
LocationBurnham Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.62938, -77.56756
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,341 (2023)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1005 over Bucks Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Bucks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Bucks Run carry?

About 8,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Bucks Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Bucks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.