US Bridges

SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Covington Twp over I-380 · Structure no. 000000000020641

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,213
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 3,213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,437 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0502 TR 502
CrossesSR 0380 I-380 NB & SB
LocationCovington Twp over I-380
RouteState Highway 502
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30088, -75.5409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,213 (2024)
Projected traffic4,437 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$797,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB 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 SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB carry?

About 3,213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0502 TR 502 over SR 0380 I-380 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.