US Bridges

SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hunlock Twp .3M W SR 4001 · Structure no. 000000000024320

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,044
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 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 4,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,207 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4016
CrossesHunlock Creek
LocationHunlock Twp .3M W SR 4001
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20918, -76.07816
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,044 (2024)
Projected traffic6,207 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$214,000
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 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 4016 over Hunlock Creek carry?

About 4,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4016 over Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.