US Bridges

SR 92 over Hicks Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 M N of SR 1027 · Structure no. 000000000056997

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 92 over Hicks Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,022 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,268 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 92
CrossesHicks Creek
Location0.1 M N of SR 1027
RouteState Highway 92
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.34118, -75.80478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,022 (2023)
Projected traffic9,268 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 92 over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 92 over Hicks 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 92 over Hicks Creek carry?

About 7,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 92 over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 92 over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.