US Bridges

S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI SW of SR 2005 · Structure no. 000000000024375

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,973
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,825 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Main St(sr 2008)
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location1/4 MI SW of SR 2005
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23026, -75.90972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,973 (2023)
Projected traffic36,825 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main St(sr 2008) 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 S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek carry?

About 8,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S Main St(sr 2008) over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.