US Bridges

SR 4007 over Shickshinny Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Union Twp .1 M S SR 4030 · Structure no. 000000000024288

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 over Shickshinny Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4007 over Shickshinny Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007
CrossesShickshinny Creek
LocationUnion Twp .1 M S SR 4030
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20108, -76.18683
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic597 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4007 over Shickshinny Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4007 over Shickshinny 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 4007 over Shickshinny Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 over Shickshinny Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 over Shickshinny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.