US Bridges

SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of Fremont · Structure no. 000000000046129

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesBranch Mahantango Creek
Location1 Mile East of Fremont
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.73081, -77.02419
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2023)
Projected traffic336 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Branch Mahantango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.