US Bridges

SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Conyngham Bo .8 M E TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000068020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,419
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3034 Butler ST
CrossesLittle Nescopeck Crk
LocationConyngham Bo .8 M E TR 93
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99463, -76.05382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,419 (2024)
Projected traffic4,043 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk carry?

About 3,419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3034 Butler ST over Little Nescopeck Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.