Cemetery Road over Pond Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE of SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000024390
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cemetery Road over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cemetery Road over Pond Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cemetery Road over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cemetery Road over Pond 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 Cemetery Road over Pond Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cemetery Road over Pond Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cemetery Road over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.