US Bridges

SR 0118 TR 118 over Harveys Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lehman Twp .8 M W SR 1059 · Structure no. 000000000023821

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0118 TR 118 over Harveys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0118 TR 118 over Harveys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0118 TR 118
CrossesHarveys Creek
LocationLehman Twp .8 M W SR 1059
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates41.3087, -76.06219
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.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 0118 TR 118 over Harveys Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 0118 TR 118 over Harveys 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 Harveys Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 0118 TR 118 over Harveys Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0118 TR 118 over Harveys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.