US Bridges

SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey

Poor

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Lemon Twp .1 M N SR 1003 · Structure no. 000000000037199

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1005
CrossesTrib to Lake Carey
LocationLemon Twp .1 M N SR 1003
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.59161, -75.93035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey built?

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

What condition is SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey carry?

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

How long is SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Trib to Lake Carey?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.