Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek
FairPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · SE of Mossville · Structure no. 000000000024402
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Shedy Hill Road over Kitchen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.