US Bridges

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Gilbert · Structure no. 000000000027008

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
904
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005(LR 45003)
CrossesWeir Creek
LocationGilbert
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.907, -75.43756
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2024)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005(LR 45003) over Weir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.