SR 3042 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nescopeck Tp 2.3M W TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000024260
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3042 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3042 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3042 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3042 (T-457) 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 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 3042 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3042 (T-457) over Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.