US Bridges

T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Near T-431 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000024440

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-332 Hollow RD
CrossesNescopeck Creek
LocationNear T-431 Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00471, -76.13314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-332 Hollow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-332 Hollow RD over Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.