US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .1 M S TR 502 · Structure no. 000000000020407

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 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 10,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesSpring Brook
LocationMoosic Boro .1 M S TR 502
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35285, -75.73135
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,176 (2024)
Projected traffic17,372 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook 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 SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook carry?

About 10,176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.