US Bridges

SR 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp 1M S SR 2042 · Structure no. 000000000024192

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 3007
CrossesLittle Wapwallopen Creek
LocationDorrance Twp 1M S SR 2042
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.11954, -76.00994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2023)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3007 over Little Wapwallopen 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 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3007 over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.