US Bridges

SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Tp 1.2M E TR247 · Structure no. 000000000020511

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,560 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,715 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0084 I-84
CrossesRecreational Trail
LocationJefferson Tp 1.2M E TR247
RouteInterstate 84
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39819, -75.4846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,560 (2024)
Projected traffic22,715 by 2032
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$402,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail carry?

About 14,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 0084 I-84 over Recreational Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.