US Bridges

SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp .1 M S TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000024057

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 70 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 14,016 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,364 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002
CrossesNanticoke Creek
LocationHanover Twp .1 M S TR 29
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20837, -75.98517
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,016 (2023)
Projected traffic19,364 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 2002 over Nanticoke 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 14,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002 over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.