South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Adjacent to Brook Street · Structure no. 000000000044226
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Franklin St. over Solomon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns South Franklin St. over Solomon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.