US Bridges

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Fiddletown Road · Structure no. 000000000027007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 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 concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005(LR 45003) over Princess Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 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 Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86614, -75.44227
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 February 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.