Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · At Lower Demunds RD · Structure no. 000000000057607
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook is a steel culvert carrying Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook 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 Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Troutbrook RD over Trout Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.