US Bridges

TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Cty Scranton Spruce Compl · Structure no. 000000000020411

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 56 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 27,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,425 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 11 Spruce ST
CrossesSR 8025
LocationCty Scranton Spruce Compl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4032, -75.65972
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,425 (2024)
Projected traffic37,425 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$211,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025 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 Spruce ST over SR 8025 carry?

About 27,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns TR 11 Spruce ST over SR 8025?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.