US Bridges

SR 2026 over Gardners Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Laflin Bo .1 M E SR 2015 · Structure no. 000000000024110

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2026 over Gardners Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2026 over Gardners Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 79 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 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2026
CrossesGardners Creek
LocationLaflin Bo .1 M E SR 2015
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28988, -75.80486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2024)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 2026 over Gardners Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 2026 over Gardners Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2026 over Gardners Creek carry?

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2026 over Gardners Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2026 over Gardners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.