Valley Road over Sandy Run
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile SW of SR 2044 · Structure no. 000000000024404
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Sandy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Sandy Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Sandy Run built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Sandy Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Sandy Run carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Sandy Run?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Sandy Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.