US Bridges

SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Salem Twp 100 W SR 3004 · Structure no. 000000000035575

Built
1876
149 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876, so it is 149 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.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0690 TR 690
CrossesWallenpaupack Creek
LocationSalem Twp 100 W SR 3004
RouteState Highway 690
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39041, -75.43671
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2024)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0690 TR 690 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0690 TR 690 over Wallenpaupack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.