US Bridges

SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nescopeck Twp 1M N SR3042 · Structure no. 000000000024211

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR3015 Black Ck RD
CrossesNescopeck Creek
LocationNescopeck Twp 1M N SR3042
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.02773, -76.21528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek carry?

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

How long is SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3015 Black Ck RD over Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.