US Bridges

SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Twp JCT TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000024015

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1036 Caverton R
CrossesToby Creek
LocationKingston Twp JCT TR 309
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.30237, -75.92905
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,515 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek carry?

About 5,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1036 Caverton R over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.