US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abngton Twp JCT SR 4032 · Structure no. 000000000020378

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,334 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesSummit Lake Creek
LocationS Abngton Twp JCT SR 4032
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47507, -75.68312
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,983 (2024)
Projected traffic30,334 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek carry?

About 22,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Summit Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.