SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wilkes Barre over Susq Rv · Structure no. 000000000023967
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,274 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,585
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,003 by 2032. The structure is 1,274 ft (388.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River carry?
About 14,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 1,274 ft (388.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1009 Market ST over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.