US Bridges

SR 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Gibson Twp 593 E TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000032536

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 2036
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationGibson Twp 593 E TR 92
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.7897, -75.58633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic82 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2036 over Tunkhannock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2036 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.