US Bridges

SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pittstn Twp 600E CO Line · Structure no. 000000000023946

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook in Luzerne 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 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,034 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0502 TR 502
CrossesSpring Brook
LocationPittstn Twp 600E CO Line
RouteState Highway 502
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.34041, -75.70524
Functional classUrban 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
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2024)
Projected traffic5,034 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$917,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook built?

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

What condition is SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.