US Bridges

SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunlock Tp 1.2M W SR 4003 · Structure no. 000000000024318

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock 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 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 3,114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4016
CrossesBranch Hunlock Creek
LocationHunlock Tp 1.2M W SR 4003
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22276, -76.11122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,114 (2024)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4016 over Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock Creek carry?

About 3,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 over Branch Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.