Franklin Street over Toby Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 400FT East of Rt 309 · Structure no. 000000000057038
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Street over Toby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Street over Toby Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Franklin Street over Toby Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Franklin Street over Toby 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 2022.
How much traffic does Franklin Street over Toby Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Franklin Street over Toby Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Street over Toby Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.