Jenks Road over Marsh Creek
PoorWyoming County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Miles NW of Vernon · Structure no. 000000000037332
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jenks Road over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenks Road over Marsh Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 4 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jenks Road over Marsh Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Jenks Road over Marsh Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Jenks Road over Marsh Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Jenks Road over Marsh Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Jenks Road over Marsh Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.