US Bridges

SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunlock Twp @ JCT SR 4003 · Structure no. 000000000024319

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 3,114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 4016
CrossesHunlock Creek
LocationHunlock Twp @ JCT SR 4003
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.21581, -76.09103
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$551,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 4016 over Hunlock 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.