US Bridges

SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · .1M SE of SR 92 · Structure no. 000000000032571

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2065
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
Location.1M SE of SR 92
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.72036, -75.64858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2065 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2065 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.