Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1200 North SR 4016 · Structure no. 000000000024411
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ftorkowski Road over Huntington 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ftorkowski Road over Huntington Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.