US Bridges

E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 400 Ft East of SR 93 · Structure no. 000000000068579

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE County RD (CR37)
CrossesLittle Nescopeck Creek
Location400 Ft East of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00332, -76.07331
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck Creek built?

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

What condition is E County RD (CR37) over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E County RD (CR37) over Little Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.