US Bridges

SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Larksville Bo .5M N TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000023957

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 3,313 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,151 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001 Washngtn Av
CrossesBrown Creek
LocationLarksville Bo .5M N TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.24997, -75.93916
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,313 (2023)
Projected traffic4,151 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$305,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek carry?

About 3,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns SR1001 Washngtn Av over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.