US Bridges

SR 2013 over Ash Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifton Twp 1.2M S SR2017 · Structure no. 000000000020730

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2013 over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2013 over Ash Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,609 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 2013
CrossesAsh Creek
LocationClifton Twp 1.2M S SR2017
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.21792, -75.55074
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,609 (2024)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2013 over Ash 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2013 over Ash Creek carry?

About 1,609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2013 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2013 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.