US Bridges

TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro over SR 8001 · Structure no. 000000000020409

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 17,789 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,716 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 11 Birney Ave
CrossesSR 8001 Ramp H
LocationMoosic Boro over SR 8001
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates41.35966, -75.71925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,789 (2024)
Projected traffic21,716 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H 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 SR 8001 Ramp H carry?

About 17,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns TR 11 Birney Ave over SR 8001 Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.