US Bridges

US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City Ovr SR 3013 · Structure no. 000000000020417

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,572 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,628 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 0011
CrossesSR 3013 North Main Ave
LocationScranton City Ovr SR 3013
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42548, -75.67071
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,572 (2024)
Projected traffic38,628 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave carry?

About 20,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 0011 over SR 3013 North Main Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.