US Bridges

SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Newport Twp .2M N SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000024172

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,161 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,782 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3001 Robert ST
CrossesS Branch Newport Creek
LocationNewport Twp .2M N SR 3003
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.18856, -76.01266
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,161 (2023)
Projected traffic6,782 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek carry?

About 4,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 Robert ST over S Branch Newport Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.