US Bridges

SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Thompsn Twp 1.4M E TR 171 · Structure no. 000000000032397

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 1005
CrossesStarrucca Creek
LocationThompsn Twp 1.4M E TR 171
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.87224, -75.49144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic306 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Starrucca Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Starrucca 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Starrucca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.