US Bridges

SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp 1.1 M S SR 3026 · Structure no. 000000000023782

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 18,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,004 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0093 TR 93
CrossesBig Black Creek
LocationHazle Twp 1.1 M S SR 3026
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates40.97329, -76.01061
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,520 (2023)
Projected traffic23,004 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek carry?

About 18,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0093 TR 93 over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.