US Bridges

SR 3005 over Over Kettle Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI S. of Hillsgrove · Structure no. 000000000032051

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3005 over Over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3005 over Over Kettle Creek in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 3005
CrossesOver Kettle Creek
Location4 MI S. of Hillsgrove
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.4088, -76.70374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 3005 over Over Kettle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3005 over Over Kettle Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3005 over Over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3005 over Over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.