US Bridges

SR 2005 over Tan Creek

Good

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N of Blossburg · Structure no. 000000000032792

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,291
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 over Tan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2005 over Tan Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,291 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 2005
CrossesTan Creek
Location3 MI N of Blossburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.70913, -77.0829
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,291 (2024)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 2005 over Tan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 over Tan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over Tan Creek carry?

About 4,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over Tan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 over Tan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.