Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · East of Fairmount Springs · Structure no. 000000000024399
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Devils Elbow Road over Pine 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 Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Devils Elbow Road over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.