US Bridges

SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Fairmount Twp Ricket Glen · Structure no. 000000000023810

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,008 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,863 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 0118 TR 118
CrossesKitchen Creek
LocationFairmount Twp Ricket Glen
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates41.29971, -76.27427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,008 (2024)
Projected traffic4,863 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek carry?

About 3,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0118 TR 118 over Kitchen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.