US Bridges

Honey Hole Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile NE of SR 309 · Structure no. 000000000068651

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Hole Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Honey Hole Road over Trib. to 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesHoney Hole Road
CrossesTrib. to Nescopeck Creek
Location1 Mile NE of SR 309
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.05528, -75.94733
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic366 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Honey Hole Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek built?

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

What condition is Honey Hole Road over Trib. to 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 Honey Hole Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Honey Hole Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Hole Road over Trib. to Nescopeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.