US Bridges

TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .1 M SR 3019 · Structure no. 000000000020406

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,358 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,938 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 11 Birney Ave
CrossesLuzerne CO Rail Authrity
LocationMoosic Boro .1 M SR 3019
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.34888, -75.73652
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,358 (2024)
Projected traffic11,938 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity carry?

About 8,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns TR 11 Birney Ave over Luzerne CO Rail Authrity?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.