US Bridges

SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pittston Twp 2M E SR 3031 · Structure no. 000000000023947

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0502 TR 502
CrossesMonument Creek
LocationPittston Twp 2M E SR 3031
RouteState Highway 502
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32772, -75.68976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2032
Trucks10%
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek carry?

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0502 TR 502 over Monument Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.