US Bridges

SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nescopeck Tp .7M N SR3042 · Structure no. 000000000024210

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton 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 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 3015 Bl Crk RD
CrossesHorton Creek
LocationNescopeck Tp .7M N SR3042
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.02622, -76.21376
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton 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 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3015 Bl Crk RD over Horton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.