East Main Street over Mill Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · E. Main St. over Mill Cr. · Structure no. 000000000024459
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Main Street over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Main Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is East Main Street over Mill 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 2024.
How much traffic does East Main Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Main Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.