US Bridges

SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Jenkins Tp 1.1M N SR 2036 · Structure no. 000000000055891

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 2035 Suscon RD
CrossesBranch of Bear Creek
LocationJenkins Tp 1.1M N SR 2036
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.26122, -75.69151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic881 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 2035 Suscon RD over Branch of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.