US Bridges

Industrial RD over Newport Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mile from Market ST · Structure no. 000000000057611

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial RD over Newport Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Industrial RD over Newport 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndustrial RD
CrossesNewport Creek
Location1/4 Mile from Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2062, -76.00979
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byUnknown
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 Industrial RD over Newport Creek built?

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

What condition is Industrial RD over Newport 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 Industrial RD over Newport Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Industrial RD over Newport Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial RD over Newport Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Unknown.