Sutton Creek RD over Sutton Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 MI SW of SR 92 · Structure no. 000000000024398
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutton Creek RD over Sutton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sutton Creek RD 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutton Creek RD over Sutton Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutton Creek RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sutton Creek RD over Sutton Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sutton Creek RD over Sutton Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sutton Creek RD over Sutton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.