US Bridges

SR 2017 over SR 2021

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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Jenkins Twp over SR 2021 · Structure no. 000000000024099

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,173
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 over SR 2021 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2017 over SR 2021 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,699 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017
CrossesSR 2021
LocationJenkins Twp over SR 2021
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30739, -75.79722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,173 (2024)
Projected traffic5,699 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$211,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 over SR 2021 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 2017 over SR 2021 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2020.

How much traffic does SR 2017 over SR 2021 carry?

About 4,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 over SR 2021?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 over SR 2021?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.