US Bridges

SR 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hllnback Twp 797N SR3012 · Structure no. 000000000024208

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3013
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
LocationHllnback Twp 797N SR3012
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05742, -76.10019
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3013 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 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3013 over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.