Gross Road over Huntsville Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Near Hillside County RD · Structure no. 000000000024417
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gross Road over Huntsville Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gross Road over Huntsville Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Gross Road over Huntsville Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gross Road over Huntsville 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Gross Road over Huntsville Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gross Road over Huntsville Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Gross Road over Huntsville Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.