US Bridges

SR 2055 over Sandy Run

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Foster Twp 1.7M S SR 2046 · Structure no. 000000000024168

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2055 over Sandy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2055 over Sandy Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,451 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 2055
CrossesSandy Run
LocationFoster Twp 1.7M S SR 2046
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.00888, -75.76874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2024)
Projected traffic2,451 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2055 over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2055 over Sandy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2055 over Sandy Run carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2055 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2055 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.