US Bridges

Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Silver Lk T 1.2M E SR4001 · Structure no. 000000000054003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLaurel Lake Road
CrossesLittle Rhiney Creek
LocationSilver Lk T 1.2M E SR4001
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.97084, -75.91304
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2024)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney 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 Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Lake Road over Little Rhiney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).