US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunlock Twp JCT SR 4016 · Structure no. 000000000023600

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 6,406 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,663 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesHunlock Creek
LocationHunlock Twp JCT SR 4016
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20555, -76.06625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,406 (2024)
Projected traffic10,663 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek carry?

About 6,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.