US Bridges

SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunlock Twp 223 W SR4016 · Structure no. 000000000024271

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4005 Cragle RD
CrossesHunlock Creek
LocationHunlock Twp 223 W SR4016
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20854, -76.08587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic417 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4005 Cragle RD over Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.