US Bridges

SR 1021 over Abrahams Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wyoming Boro .2M N TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000023986

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Abrahams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1021 over Abrahams Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,292 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,013 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1021
CrossesAbrahams Creek
LocationWyoming Boro .2M N TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31353, -75.83953
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,292 (2023)
Projected traffic8,013 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$496,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Abrahams Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021 over Abrahams 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 1021 over Abrahams Creek carry?

About 6,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Abrahams Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Abrahams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.