US Bridges

SR 2011 over Lehigh River

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifton Tp @ Wayne CO Lne · Structure no. 000000000020724

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2011 over Lehigh River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2011 over Lehigh River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 2011
CrossesLehigh River
LocationClifton Tp @ Wayne CO Lne
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.27389, -75.45388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic269 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2011 over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2011 over Lehigh River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2011 over Lehigh River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2011 over Lehigh River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2011 over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.