US Bridges

SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Huntington Twp JCT SR4006 · Structure no. 000000000041067

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0239 TR 239
CrossesHuntington Creek
LocationHuntington Twp JCT SR4006
RouteState Highway 239
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19065, -76.23371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,714 (2024)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek carry?

About 2,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0239 TR 239 over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.