US Bridges

SR 2015 over Gardners Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Laflin Boro 286 N SR2026 · Structure no. 000000000055948

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 over Gardners Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 2015 over Gardners 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 2015
CrossesGardners Creek
LocationLaflin Boro 286 N SR2026
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.28951, -75.80661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2024)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2015 over Gardners Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2015 over Gardners 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2015 over Gardners Creek carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 over Gardners Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2015 over Gardners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.