US Bridges

SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wilkes Barre JCT SR 2012 · Structure no. 000000000024077

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Other
Other
Length
1,345 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
3,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets is a other other carrying SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 100 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 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,159 by 2032. The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 2007 South ST
CrossesRR and Local Streets
LocationWilkes Barre JCT SR 2012
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.23786, -75.8832
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,345 ft (410 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2023)
Projected traffic5,159 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets 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 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets?

The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2007 South ST over RR and Local Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.