US Bridges

SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp Ovr I-81 Ex 197 · Structure no. 000000000020657

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 4,842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,447 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0632 TR 632
CrossesSR0081 NB & SB Exit 197
LocationScott Twp Ovr I-81 Ex 197
RouteState Highway 632
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53103, -75.65256
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,842 (2024)
Projected traffic5,447 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197 carry?

About 4,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0632 TR 632 over SR0081 NB & SB Exit 197?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.