US Bridges

Carver Street over Browns Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Boro Carver ST · Structure no. 000000000039965

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,134
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver Street over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carver Street over Browns Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,151 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver Street
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationPlymouth Boro Carver ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.24774, -75.9395
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2020)
Projected traffic4,151 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carver Street over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carver Street over Browns 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Carver Street over Browns Creek carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carver Street over Browns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Carver Street over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.