West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWyoming County, Pennsylvania · Adj to Lacey ST (sr 4006) · Structure no. 000000000037338
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora 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 2024.
How much traffic does West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns West Franklin St. over Little Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.