SR 2055 over Pond Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Foster Twp 1.5M S SR 2046 · Structure no. 000000000024169
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,665
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2055 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2055 over Pond Creek 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 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2055 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2055 over Pond Creek 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 Pond Creek carry?
About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 2055 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2055 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.