SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wright Twp .7 M N SR 2045 · Structure no. 000000000024159
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,439
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 106 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,138 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 2047 over Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 1,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2047 over Big Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.