US Bridges

SR 3019 over Hazle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp .3 M S SR 3030 · Structure no. 000000000024226

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3019 over Hazle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3019 over Hazle 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 3019
CrossesHazle Creek
LocationHazle Twp .3 M S SR 3030
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.96103, -75.93317
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,928 (2024)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3019 over Hazle Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3019 over Hazle 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3019 over Hazle Creek carry?

About 2,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3019 over Hazle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3019 over Hazle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.