US Bridges

SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Conyngham Tp .2M N SR3008 · Structure no. 000000000023831

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0239 TR 239
CrossesLittle Wapwallopen Creek
LocationConyngham Tp .2M N SR3008
RouteState Highway 239
Coordinates41.09554, -76.12169
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2024)
Projected traffic1,746 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0239 TR 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.