Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI West of SR 92 · Structure no. 000000000024397
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutton Creek Road over Sutton 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sutton Creek Road over Sutton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.