Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny Creek
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · At SR 4007 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000048966
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Thorne Hill Road over Shickshinny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.