Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Miles NW of SR 309 · Structure no. 000000000024420
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,783
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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.
It carries about 5,783 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,056 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek carry?
About 5,783 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hillside Road CR16 over Tobys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.