S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek
PoorNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 MI E of Herndon · Structure no. 000000000029233
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns S.R 3005 over Schwaben Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.