US Bridges

SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · SP Brk Tp Nesbitt Resrvr · Structure no. 000000000020639

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,992 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0502 TR 502
CrossesNesbit Reservoir Inlet
LocationSP Brk Tp Nesbitt Resrvr
RouteState Highway 502
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31158, -75.64151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,992 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Nesbit Reservoir Inlet built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet carry?

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0502 TR 502 over Nesbit Reservoir Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.