Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · At Planes Ave Intersect · Structure no. 000000000040858
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1 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.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rodgers Ave 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 Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Rodgers Ave over Solomon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.