US Bridges

SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp JCT SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000041383

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,059
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,059 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,397 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2002 Sans Souci
CrossesSolomons Creek
LocationHanover Twp JCT SR 2001
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.22861, -75.92678
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,059 (2024)
Projected traffic17,397 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek carry?

About 14,059 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns SR 2002 Sans Souci over Solomons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.