US Bridges

SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hollenbck Tp .3M · Structure no. 000000000047768

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3012
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
LocationHollenbck Tp .3M
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05949, -76.09379
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3012 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3012 over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.