US Bridges

SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dennison Twp 2 M N TR 940 · Structure no. 000000000024135

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,344
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 71 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 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR2041 Mddlebrg RD
CrossesWright Creek
LocationDennison Twp 2 M N TR 940
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.08716, -75.77458
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2024)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2041 Mddlebrg RD over Wright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.