East Main Street over Tuscarora Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, Pennsylvania · Old Route 6 · Structure no. 000000000037339
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Main Street over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Main Street over 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Main Street over Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Main Street over 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 2023.
How much traffic does East Main Street over Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Main Street over Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns East Main Street over Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.