US Bridges

SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Lemon Twp .8 M N SR 1007 · Structure no. 000000000037197

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesInlet of Lake Carey
LocationLemon Twp .8 M N SR 1007
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.60692, -75.93309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic214 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey 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 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Inlet of Lake Carey?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.