US Bridges

SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nescopeck Twp JCT TR 239 · Structure no. 000000000024248

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,741 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3036
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationNescopeck Twp JCT TR 239
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07009, -76.13611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2024)
Projected traffic1,741 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$353,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3036 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.