US Bridges

SR 2013 over Choke Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Thornhurst Tp 1.5M S 2015 · Structure no. 000000000020725

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2013 over Choke Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2013 over Choke Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2013
CrossesChoke Creek
LocationThornhurst Tp 1.5M S 2015
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16175, -75.60258
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2024)
Projected traffic369 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2013 over Choke Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 2013 over Choke 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2013 over Choke Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2013 over Choke Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2013 over Choke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.