US Bridges

SR 1037 over Suttons Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Frklin Tp at Lake Louise · Structure no. 000000000024020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1037 over Suttons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1037 over Suttons 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 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1037
CrossesSuttons Creek
LocationFrklin Tp at Lake Louise
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.38156, -75.90682
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2024)
Projected traffic887 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1037 over Suttons Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1037 over Suttons 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 1037 over Suttons Creek carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1037 over Suttons Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1037 over Suttons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.