US Bridges

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Pohopoco Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Gilbert Road · Structure no. 000000000027009

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005(LR 45003) over Pohopoco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3005(LR 45003) over Pohopoco 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005(LR 45003)
CrossesPohopoco Creek
LocationGilbert Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91379, -75.43851
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 3005(LR 45003) over Pohopoco 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 November 2022.

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

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

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.