CAREY STREET
Carrying CAREY STREET over SOLOMON CREEK
500 FT SOUTH OF ASHLEY ST, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CAREY STREET
The CAREY STREET bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries CAREY STREET over SOLOMON CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CAREY STREET compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000000040857
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for 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
CAREY STREET 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 CAREY STREET 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 CAREY STREET?
CAREY STREET in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CAREY STREET inspected?
CAREY STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAREY STREET 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 CAREY STREET?
CAREY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CAREY STREET?
CAREY STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CAREY STREET and does age affect safety?
CAREY STREET was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.
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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