US Bridges

SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp .3 M S TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000047756

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,527 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,803 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004 N.River ST
CrossesLuz CO Rail Authority
LocationPlains Twp .3 M S TR 309
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26229, -75.86696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,527 (2024)
Projected traffic19,803 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority 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 September 2020.

How much traffic does SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority carry?

About 18,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 N.River ST over Luz CO Rail Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.