FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 2041

Carrying SR 2041 over BEAR CREEK

BEAR CK TWP 2.2M S TR 115, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: SR 2041

The SR 2041 bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries SR 2041 over BEAR CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,233 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 2041 compares

307
Bridges in Luzerne · 54 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
12.3 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.3
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,233 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000024139

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

SR 2041 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 2041 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 2041?

SR 2041 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 2041 inspected?

SR 2041'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 1,233 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2041 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 2041?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR 2041.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2041?

SR 2041 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 2041 and does age affect safety?

SR 2041 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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