Jaycee Drive over Black Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI W SR 0093 · Structure no. 000000000055733
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jaycee Drive over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jaycee Drive over Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Jaycee Drive over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jaycee Drive over Black 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Jaycee Drive over Black Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jaycee Drive over Black Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Jaycee Drive over Black Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.