US Bridges

SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NE of Erdleys · Structure no. 000000000031145

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 1005
CrossesOver Tuscarora Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Erdleys
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.84666, -76.99997
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 1005 over Over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.