US Bridges

SR 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Slocum Twp .4 M W SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000024188

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
LocationSlocum Twp .4 M W SR 3007
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.15174, -76.02854
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2024)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3006 over Branch of Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 3006 over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.