US Bridges

Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 340 SE of SR 2034 · Structure no. 000000000024076

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Run RD
CrossesRbmn RR
Location340 SE of SR 2034
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21694, -75.84382
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2023)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Run RD over Rbmn RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.