US Bridges

SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Holnbck Twp 1.2M E SR3012 · Structure no. 000000000024201

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 3011
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
LocationHolnbck Twp 1.2M E SR3012
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05767, -76.06955
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2023)
Projected traffic181 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3011 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.