US Bridges

SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Jenkins Twp .7M E SR 1021 · Structure no. 000000000024067

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 74 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 8,991 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,659 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004
CrossesLuz CO Rail Authority
LocationJenkins Twp .7M E SR 1021
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30828, -75.81956
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,991 (2024)
Projected traffic8,659 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority carry?

About 8,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Luz CO Rail Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.