Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek
PoorPosted for loadLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 875 S of Nuangola Road · Structure no. 000000000057022
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henry Drive 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Henry Drive over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.