US Bridges

SR 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp .25 M E TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023952

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,558
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 6,558 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,458 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0940 TR 940
CrossesBig Black Creek
LocationHazle Twp .25 M E TR 309
RouteState Highway 940
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97685, -75.97577
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,558 (2023)
Projected traffic9,458 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0940 TR 940 over Big Black 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 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek carry?

About 6,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0940 TR 940 over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.