US Bridges

SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp .5 M N SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000024107

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,038 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,211 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2022 Main ST
CrossesMill Creek
LocationPlains Twp .5 M N SR 2009
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.26055, -75.86133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,038 (2024)
Projected traffic8,211 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2022 Main ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.