Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 30 Fr. Inters. W/T-435 · Structure no. 000000000068787
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walp Road over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Walp Road over Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.