US Bridges

SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lake Twp .1 M E TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000023820

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 7,630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,439 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0118 TR 118
CrossesPikes Creek
LocationLake Twp .1 M E TR 29
RouteState Highway 118
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30563, -76.0925
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,630 (2024)
Projected traffic10,439 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$233,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes 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 September 2024.

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

About 7,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0118 TR 118 over Pikes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.