US Bridges

SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Huntington Tp .2MW SR4035 · Structure no. 000000000023841

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0239 TR 239
CrossesPine Creek
LocationHuntington Tp .2MW SR4035
RouteState Highway 239
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19232, -76.27159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2023)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine 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 2023.

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

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0239 TR 239 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.