US Bridges

Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 850FT from Chase RD · Structure no. 000000000057016

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHillside Road
CrossesHuntsville Creek
Location850FT from Chase RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.29606, -75.95003
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Road over Huntsville 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Road over Huntsville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.