US Bridges

SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Ashley Boro .1M E SR 2003 · Structure no. 000000000024093

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 108 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,106 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2010 Main ST
CrossesPocono Northeast RR
LocationAshley Boro .1M E SR 2003
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21331, -75.89988
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2024)
Projected traffic9,106 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$162,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2010 Main ST over Pocono Northeast RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.