US Bridges

Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/2M Hunlock-Harveyville · Structure no. 000000000057021

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Road T-533
CrossesShickshinny Creek
Location1/2M Hunlock-Harveyville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22839, -76.17842
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township 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 Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache Road T-533 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Road T-533 over Shickshinny Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.