US Bridges

SR 4020 over Pine Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Fairmont Tp .5M E SR 4033 · Structure no. 000000000056108

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4020 over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 4020
CrossesPine Creek
LocationFairmont Tp .5M E SR 4033
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.22094, -76.27769
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4020 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020 over Pine 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does SR 4020 over Pine Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 4020 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.