US Bridges

SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Avoca Boro 692 NW TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000040961

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,987 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027 Mcalpine
CrossesMill Creek
LocationAvoca Boro 692 NW TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33505, -75.74625
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,846 (2023)
Projected traffic6,987 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027 Mcalpine over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.