US Bridges

SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · At Eagle Rock · Structure no. 000000000030742

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
809
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005 (lr 53046)
CrossesTomhicken Creek
LocationAt Eagle Rock
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92924, -76.15258
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Tomhicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.