US Bridges

SR 4017 over Huntington Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Huntington Tp 400N TR239 · Structure no. 000000000024322

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 over Huntington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4017 over Huntington Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4017
CrossesHuntington Creek
LocationHuntington Tp 400N TR239
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19426, -76.23845
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic142 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 over Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4017 over Huntington 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 4017 over Huntington Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.