US Bridges

SR 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Larksville Bo @ JCT TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000041749

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,405 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
13,554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,554 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,740 by 2032. The structure is 2,405 ft (733 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2005 Carey Ave
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationLarksville Bo @ JCT TR 11
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.23722, -75.92722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,405 ft (733 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,554 (2024)
Projected traffic18,740 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River 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 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River carry?

About 13,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 2,405 ft (733 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2005 Carey Ave over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.