US Bridges

SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .8 M E TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000020637

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,115 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0502 TR 502
CrossesSpring Brook
LocationMoosic Boro .8 M E TR 11
RouteState Highway 502
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35094, -75.71336
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,285 (2023)
Projected traffic7,115 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook carry?

About 5,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.