US Bridges

SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · .4 M.N.Of Cressona · Structure no. 000000000057674

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,699 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,404 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3005(LR 53079)
CrossesW. Br Schuylkill River
Location.4 M.N.Of Cressona
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64229, -76.19603
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,699 (2024)
Projected traffic3,404 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River carry?

About 2,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005(LR 53079) over W. Br Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.