US Bridges

SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nescopeck Twp 2M E SR3016 · Structure no. 000000000024259

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3042 Zenith RD
CrossesNescopeck Creek
LocationNescopeck Twp 2M E SR3016
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.03075, -76.18842
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2024)
Projected traffic236 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 Zenith RD over Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.