US Bridges

SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nanticke Bor .3M N SR3002 · Structure no. 000000000024173

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,081
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 6,081 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,788 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001 W Main ST
CrossesForge Creek
LocationNanticke Bor .3M N SR3002
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19701, -76.01256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,081 (2023)
Projected traffic9,788 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge 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 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek carry?

About 6,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001 W Main ST over Forge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.