US Bridges

SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp 300 S SR 3040 · Structure no. 000000000054688

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3021
CrossesNescopeck Creek
LocationButler Twp 300 S SR 3040
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.02917, -75.99007
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2024)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3021 over Nescopeck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3021 over Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.