US Bridges

SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · W Wyom Boro .5M N SR1010 · Structure no. 000000000023988

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4,747 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,195 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1021 E Eighth ST
CrossesAbrahams Creek
LocationW Wyom Boro .5M N SR1010
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32585, -75.85144
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,747 (2024)
Projected traffic8,195 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1021 E Eighth ST 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 SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek carry?

About 4,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1021 E Eighth ST over Abrahams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.