US Bridges

SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Choconut Twp JCT TR 267 · Structure no. 000000000032670

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 954 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR4016 Stnly Lk RD
CrossesChoconut Creek
LocationChoconut Twp JCT TR 267
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.96274, -76.00156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2024)
Projected traffic676 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR4016 Stnly Lk RD over Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.