US Bridges

SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Rice Twp .4 M W SR 2045 · Structure no. 000000000024150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2042 Nuangla RD
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
LocationRice Twp .4 M W SR 2045
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.14542, -75.91638
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2042 Nuangla RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2042 Nuangla RD over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.