US Bridges

SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Greene Twp 300 S SR 3006 · Structure no. 000000000029992

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,324 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR3001 Hemlock Grv
CrossesE Br Wallenpaupack Creek
LocationGreene Twp 300 S SR 3006
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.32062, -75.30486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,324 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR3001 Hemlock Grv over E Br Wallenpaupack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.