Patla Road over Arnold Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of SR 118 · Structure no. 000000000024433
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patla Road over Arnold Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patla Road over Arnold Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patla Road over Arnold Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patla Road over Arnold 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 Patla Road over Arnold Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Patla Road over Arnold Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Patla Road over Arnold Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.