US Bridges

SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N of Watsontown · Structure no. 000000000029137

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesOver Delaware Run
Location3 MI N of Watsontown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12661, -76.84508
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2024)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run carry?

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Over Delaware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.