US Bridges

SR 3016 over Black Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Black CR Twp .6M N SR3038 · Structure no. 000000000024216

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3016 over Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3016
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationBlack CR Twp .6M N SR3038
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00752, -76.16717
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3016 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3016 over Black 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3016 over Black Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016 over Black Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.