Carey Street over Solomon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft South of Ashley ST · Structure no. 000000000040857
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carey Street over Solomon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Carey Street over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 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 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Carey Street over Solomon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Carey Street over Solomon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Carey Street over Solomon Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Carey Street over Solomon Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Carey Street over Solomon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.