US Bridges

Spring Street over Newport Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft North of SR 3004 · Structure no. 000000000024377

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Newport Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Street over Newport Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Street
CrossesNewport Creek
Location1000 Ft North of SR 3004
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.17784, -76.06844
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic225 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Newport Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Street over Newport 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 Spring Street over Newport Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Newport Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spring Street over Newport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.