US Bridges

SR 4035 over Pine Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Huntngtn Tp .4 M N TR 239 · Structure no. 000000000024361

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4035 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4035 over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4035
CrossesPine Creek
LocationHuntngtn Tp .4 M N TR 239
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19764, -76.27208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2024)
Projected traffic339 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4035 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4035 over Pine 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4035 over Pine Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4035 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4035 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.