US Bridges

SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Nuremberg · Structure no. 000000000030743

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
809
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Raccoon Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005 (lr 53046)
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationVillage of Nuremberg
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93502, -76.16353
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 (lr 53046) over Raccoon 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 2022.

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

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

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.