US Bridges

SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifford Tp 284 N SR2012 · Structure no. 000000000032523

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 91 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 6 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027
CrossesE Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationClifford Tp 284 N SR2012
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.68241, -75.55352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2024)
Projected traffic484 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$406,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027 over E Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.