Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft SE of SR 2047 · Structure no. 000000000042996
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a steel slab carrying Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Weyhemeyer Street over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.