US Bridges

US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Cty Scranton Spruce Compl · Structure no. 000000000020412

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 11 TR 11
Crosses8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R
LocationCty Scranton Spruce Compl
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates41.40415, -75.65983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 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, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$577,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R 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 US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R carry?

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

How long is US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 TR 11 over 8025 Roaring Br RR Ser R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.