US Bridges

Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 3000 Ft SE of SR 3012 · Structure no. 000000000067682

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road
CrossesWapwallopen Creek
Location3000 Ft SE of SR 3012
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.05829, -76.0816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.