US Bridges

SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Bo 250 E TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000024072

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 89 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2067 Carey Ave
CrossesAbandoned E & L Railroad
LocationPlymouth Bo 250 E TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.24305, -75.93488
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic945 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2067 Carey Ave over Abandoned E & L Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.