US Bridges

Oxford Street over Solomon Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft SE of SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000024374

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Street over Solomon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Oxford Street over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,825 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Street
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location300 Ft SE of SR 2002
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23297, -75.91882
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2012)
Projected traffic4,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oxford Street over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Street over Solomon 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 Oxford Street over Solomon Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Street over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Street over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.