US Bridges

SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Thompson Bo .1 M S TR 171 · Structure no. 000000000032396

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 91 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesStarrucca Creek
LocationThompson Bo .1 M S TR 171
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.86259, -75.51358
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2024)
Projected traffic305 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$407,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 1005 over Starrucca 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.