US Bridges

Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI SE of SR 3008 · Structure no. 000000000024389

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHollow Road
CrossesLittle Wapwallopen Creek
Location1/2 MI SE of SR 3008
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10606, -76.07325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.