US Bridges

SR 4018 over Pine Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Huntingtn Tp .1M E SR4035 · Structure no. 000000000024326

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4018 over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 2 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 4018
CrossesPine Creek
LocationHuntingtn Tp .1M E SR4035
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.20461, -76.27489
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic245 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4018 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 4018 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4018 over Pine Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.