US Bridges

SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Avoca Boro .3 M W TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000024113

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,298 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2029 York Ave
CrossesMill Creek-Br Lacka Rive
LocationAvoca Boro .3 M W TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.34497, -75.74419
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,298 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive 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 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2029 York Ave over Mill Creek-Br Lacka Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.