US Bridges

US 11 over Court Street

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Cty Ovr Court ST · Structure no. 000000000020418

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Court Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 11 over Court Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20,572 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,628 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesCourt Street
LocationScranton Cty Ovr Court ST
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates41.43127, -75.67021
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Court Street built?

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

What condition is US 11 over Court Street 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 Court Street carry?

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

How long is US 11 over Court Street?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Court Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.