US Bridges

SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp .7 M S SR 3034 · Structure no. 000000000070473

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 3021
CrossesLittle Nescopeck Ck
LocationButler Twp .7 M S SR 3034
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.00716, -75.99965
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2024)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3021 over Little Nescopeck Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.