US Bridges

Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · SW of Stairville · Structure no. 000000000024396

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorges Road
CrossesLittle Wapwallopen Crk
LocationSW of Stairville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.12034, -76.03182
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Georges Road over Little Wapwallopen Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.