US Bridges

SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dallas Twp 300 W TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023999

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1026 Kunkle RD
CrossesLeonard Creek
LocationDallas Twp 300 W TR 309
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.37781, -75.98351
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2023)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1026 Kunkle RD over Leonard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.