US Bridges

SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Huntington 300 E SR 4006 · Structure no. 000000000023839

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0239 TR 239
CrossesMill Race Creek
LocationHuntington 300 E SR 4006
RouteState Highway 239
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19046, -76.23196
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2024)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 0239 TR 239 over Mill Race Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.