US Bridges

SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Clinton Twp 1.6 M S TR 6 · Structure no. 000000000037248

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR2012 Lthia Vl RD
CrossesBr of S Br Tunkhannock C
LocationClinton Twp 1.6 M S TR 6
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.54825, -75.8133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2024)
Projected traffic330 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR2012 Lthia Vl RD over Br of S Br Tunkhannock C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.