US Bridges

SR 4008 over Pine Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunt Twp .2M E Colum Cnty · Structure no. 000000000024289

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4008 over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008
CrossesPine Creek
LocationHunt Twp .2M E Colum Cnty
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1522, -76.28428
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2024)
Projected traffic157 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4008 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4008 over Pine 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 4008 over Pine Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.