US Bridges

SR 0118 TR 118 over Fades Creek

PoorPosted for load

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lake Twp .1 M W TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000023819

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0118 TR 118 over Fades Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0118 TR 118 over Fades 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,241 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0118 TR 118
CrossesFades Creek
LocationLake Twp .1 M W TR 29
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates41.30555, -76.09899
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2024)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0118 TR 118 over Fades 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 Fades 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 October 2022.

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

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0118 TR 118 over Fades Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0118 TR 118 over Fades Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.