US Bridges

SR 1005 over Phoenix Run

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles S Sunderlinville · Structure no. 000000000030299

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Phoenix Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Phoenix Run in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 91 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 5 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 1005
CrossesPhoenix Run
Location2 Miles S Sunderlinville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.79866, -77.61599
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2024)
Projected traffic231 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Phoenix Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SR 1005 over Phoenix 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Phoenix Run carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Phoenix Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Phoenix Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.