US Bridges

SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wlks Bre Cty .4M E SR2009 · Structure no. 000000000024062

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 96 years old, older 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 18,527 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,416 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2004 River ST
CrossesMill Creek
LocationWlks Bre Cty .4M E SR2009
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.26027, -75.86748
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,527 (2024)
Projected traffic21,416 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 2004 River ST over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 18,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 River ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.