US Bridges

SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Rice Twp .1 M N SR 2047 · Structure no. 000000000024148

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2042 Nuangla RD
CrossesNuangola Lake Outlet
LocationRice Twp .1 M N SR 2047
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.14834, -75.95901
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,529 (2024)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet carry?

About 2,529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Nuangola Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.