US Bridges

Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1000FT from Middleburg RD · Structure no. 000000000057023

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIce Lake Drive
CrossesWright Creek
Location1000FT from Middleburg RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08539, -75.77239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ice Lake Drive over Wright 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ice Lake Drive over Wright Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.