US Bridges

Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. S. of Route 6 · Structure no. 000000000068654

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Road
CrossesS. Br. Tunkhannock Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Route 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55395, -75.84394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Road over S. Br. Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.