Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1000 Ft South of SR 4026 · Structure no. 000000000048958
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sorbertown Hill RD over Branch of Hunlock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.