US Bridges

SR 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Nicholson Twp .1M S TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000037220

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1031
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationNicholson Twp .1M S TR 92
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62679, -75.76883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic777 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1031 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1031 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.