SR 2004 RIVER ST
Carrying SR 2004 RIVER ST over MILL CREEK
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Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 2004 RIVER ST
The SR 2004 RIVER ST bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries SR 2004 RIVER ST over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,022 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 2004 RIVER ST compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,022 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000024062
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
SR 2004 RIVER ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 2004 RIVER ST against other structures in Luzerne and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 2004 RIVER ST?
SR 2004 RIVER ST in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 2004 RIVER ST inspected?
SR 2004 RIVER ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,022 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2004 RIVER ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 2004 RIVER ST?
SR 2004 RIVER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2004 RIVER ST?
SR 2004 RIVER ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 2004 RIVER ST and does age affect safety?
SR 2004 RIVER ST was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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