US Bridges

SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawxn Twp .5M E SR4003 · Structure no. 000000000029925

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0590 TR 590
CrossesWest Falls Creek
LocationLackawxn Twp .5M E SR4003
RouteState Highway 590
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49545, -75.06717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2023)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0590 TR 590 over West Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.