US Bridges

SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nescopeck Tp .1M W SR3015 · Structure no. 000000000023923

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,941 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0339 TR 339
CrossesNescopeck Creek
LocationNescopeck Tp .1M W SR3015
RouteState Highway 339
Coordinates41.04706, -76.2212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2024)
Projected traffic2,941 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0339 TR 339 over Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.