US Bridges

West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft NW of Zenith · Structure no. 000000000024428

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 116 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cherry Road
CrossesTrib. of Nescopeck Creek
Location2000 Ft NW of Zenith
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0351, -76.1913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns West Cherry Road over Trib. of Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.