US Bridges

SR 2001 over Solomon Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Ashley Boro .4M W SR2010 · Structure no. 000000000024054

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2001 over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2001
CrossesSolomon Creek
LocationAshley Boro .4M W SR2010
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21741, -75.90512
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 2001 over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2001 over Solomon 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2001 over Solomon Creek carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.