US Bridges

Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI from Rt 309 · Structure no. 000000000057026

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkes Lane
CrossesTrib 28250 to Bow Creek
Location1/4 MI from Rt 309
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15084, -75.8922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkes Lane over Trib 28250 to Bow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.