Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI SW of SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000052599
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saint Johns Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Saint Johns Road over Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.