US Bridges

West Lake Road over Tenmile Run

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile North of SR 115 · Structure no. 000000000042321

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lake Road over Tenmile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lake Road over Tenmile Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lake Road
CrossesTenmile Run
Location1 Mile North of SR 115
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19235, -75.7578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lake Road over Tenmile Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lake Road over Tenmile Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does West Lake Road over Tenmile Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is West Lake Road over Tenmile Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns West Lake Road over Tenmile Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.