US Bridges

SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Madison Twp over I-84 · Structure no. 000000000020664

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0690 TR 690
CrossesSR 0084 I-84 EB & WB
LocationMadison Twp over I-84
RouteState Highway 690
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.37123, -75.44899
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2024)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0690 TR 690 over SR 0084 I-84 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.