SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Conyngham Twp 1M E TR 239 · Structure no. 000000000024194
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3008 Ruckle Hill 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 SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR3008 Ruckle Hill over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.