First Street over Mill Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Village of Hudson · Structure no. 000000000024379
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Mill 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does First Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.