US Bridges

Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI West of Co. Rd. 1 · Structure no. 000000000045609

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Hill Drive
CrossesTrib to Hunlock Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Co. Rd. 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23051, -76.13176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Hill Drive over Trib to Hunlock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.