US Bridges

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Fiddletown Rd.@ Kleintop · Structure no. 000000000027006

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, 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 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005(LR 45003)
CrossesPrincess Run
LocationFiddletown Rd.@ Kleintop
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85377, -75.43915
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run built?

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

What condition is SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.