US Bridges

SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Tp 2.6M N SR4016 · Structure no. 000000000024262

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 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 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4001
CrossesBranch Hunlock Creek
LocationPlymouth Tp 2.6M N SR4016
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.23628, -76.0609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2024)
Projected traffic259 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Branch Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.