Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · .4 MI S. of St. Johns Rd. · Structure no. 000000000042331
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 105 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Deep Hole Road over Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.