US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wright Tp 2.2 M S SR 2045 · Structure no. 000000000023855

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 96 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,186 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
LocationWright Tp 2.2 M S SR 2045
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1247, -75.90803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,186 (2024)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 12,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.