US Bridges

SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · New Colmbs Bo 1M E SR4011 · Structure no. 000000000024306

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4014 Academy ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 4014 Academy ST
CrossesPine Creek
LocationNew Colmbs Bo 1M E SR4011
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.17749, -76.27451
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2024)
Projected traffic695 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 Academy ST over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.