US Bridges

SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · New Colmb Bo .4M W SR4011 · Structure no. 000000000024304

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
LocationNew Colmb Bo .4M W SR4011
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17253, -76.30004
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4014 over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.