US Bridges

SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Tp .1M W SR 1021 · Structure no. 000000000024019

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, 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 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 4,567 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,123 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1036 Carvertonrd
CrossesAbrahams Creek
LocationKingston Tp .1M W SR 1021
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.33682, -75.86882
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,567 (2024)
Projected traffic5,123 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1036 Carvertonrd 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 SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek carry?

About 4,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1036 Carvertonrd over Abrahams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.