Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of SR 93 · Structure no. 000000000024444
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck 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 2023.
How much traffic does Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Kisenwether Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.