US Bridges

SR 1005 over Dry Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Watsontown · Structure no. 000000000029136

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Dry Run in Northumberland 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesDry Run
Location2 MI N of Watsontown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10636, -76.85382
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is SR 1005 over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Dry Run carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Dry Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.