US Bridges

SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp 2M E SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000024199

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 100 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3010 Alberdeen
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
LocationDorrance Twp 2M E SR 3007
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.10613, -75.96717
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2024)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3010 Alberdeen over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.