Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI West of SR 4004 · Structure no. 000000000024436
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sawmill Road over Little Shickshinny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.