US Bridges

SR 1013 over Tobys Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Luzerne Bo .1 M N TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023978

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 over Tobys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1013 over Tobys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 8,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,872 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1013
CrossesTobys Creek
LocationLuzerne Bo .1 M N TR 309
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.28142, -75.89551
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,846 (2023)
Projected traffic13,872 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1013 over Tobys Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1013 over Tobys Creek 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 1013 over Tobys Creek carry?

About 8,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 over Tobys Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 over Tobys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.