US Bridges

East Div. Street over Solomon Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile SE of SR 2008 · Structure no. 000000000024376

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Div. Street over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Div. Street over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 89 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 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Div. Street
CrossesSolomon Creek
Location1/2 Mile SE of SR 2008
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22699, -75.90498
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2012)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Div. Street over Solomon Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is East Div. 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 East Div. Street over Solomon Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Div. Street over Solomon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Div. Street over Solomon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.