SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunlock Twp 1 M N SR 4016 · Structure no. 000000000024261
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 76 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.