West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Exeter Borough · Structure no. 000000000057039
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Packer Avenue 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns West Packer Avenue over Hicks Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.