US Bridges

SR 3018 over Black Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Black CR Tp 600 E SR3020 · Structure no. 000000000024218

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,459
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3018 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3018 over Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,459 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3018
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationBlack CR Tp 600 E SR3020
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97833, -76.18544
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,459 (2023)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3018 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3018 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 3018 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3018 over Black Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3018 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.