SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wlks Bre C .6 M W SR 2010 · Structure no. 000000000024069
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,151
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 3 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 10,151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,969 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority 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 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority carry?
About 10,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2005 Blackman over Luz CO Rail Authority?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.