SR 3019 over Big Black Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp .5 M S TR 940 · Structure no. 000000000024227
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,692
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3019 over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3019 over Big Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,314 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3019 over Big Black Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3019 over Big Black 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3019 over Big Black Creek carry?
About 3,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 3019 over Big Black Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3019 over Big Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.