US Bridges

SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Newport Twp .2M W SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000024180

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,738 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3004
CrossesSouth Br Newport Creek
LocationNewport Twp .2M W SR 3003
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.18066, -76.01714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2023)
Projected traffic5,738 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004 over South Br 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 3004 over South Br Newport Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.