US Bridges

Chase RD over Huntsville Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 100FT from Hillside RD · Structure no. 000000000057609

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase RD over Huntsville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chase RD 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChase RD
CrossesHuntsville Creek
Location100FT from Hillside RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.29462, -75.94759
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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span1 ft (0.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 byUnknown
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 Chase RD over Huntsville Creek built?

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

What condition is Chase RD 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 Chase RD over Huntsville Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Chase RD over Huntsville Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chase RD over Huntsville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Unknown.