US Bridges

US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Cty Scranton over 7th Ave · Structure no. 000000000020415

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 20,812 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,041 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesSR 3029 7th Avenue
LocationCty Scranton over 7th Ave
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41562, -75.66925
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,812 (2024)
Projected traffic32,041 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue carry?

About 20,812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over SR 3029 7th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.