US Bridges

SR 0239 TR 239 over Shickshinny Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Union Twp 50 S SR 4010 · Structure no. 000000000053520

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0239 TR 239 over Shickshinny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0239 TR 239 over Shickshinny Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,619 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,711 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0239 TR 239
CrossesShickshinny Creek
LocationUnion Twp 50 S SR 4010
RouteState Highway 239
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16919, -76.16072
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,619 (2023)
Projected traffic7,711 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Shickshinny Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0239 TR 239 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 September 2022.

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

About 4,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0239 TR 239 over Shickshinny Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0239 TR 239 over Shickshinny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.