US Bridges

TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton over I-81 SR8005 · Structure no. 000000000020566

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 10,604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,544 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 307 Moosic ST
CrossesSR 8005 Ramp B
LocationScranton over I-81 SR8005
RouteState Highway 307
Coordinates41.39619, -75.64831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,604 (2024)
Projected traffic10,544 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B carry?

About 10,604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns TR 307 Moosic ST over SR 8005 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.