US Bridges

SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Tp 300 S TR348 · Structure no. 000000000020708

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2002 Wimmers RD
CrossesBr W Br Wallenpaupack CR
LocationJefferson Tp 300 S TR348
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.41273, -75.49529
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2024)
Projected traffic988 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

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$221,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002 Wimmers RD over Br W Br Wallenpaupack CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.