US Bridges

Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Sugarloaf Twp .8 M S I-80 · Structure no. 000000000067543

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,102 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,866 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPa 93
CrossesNescopeck Creek
LocationSugarloaf Twp .8 M S I-80
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates41.01411, -76.07864
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,102 (2024)
Projected traffic16,866 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 93 over Nescopeck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 11,102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 93 over Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.