US Bridges

SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Old Forge Bo 1M N SR 3013 · Structure no. 000000000020760

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3011 Keyser Ave
CrossesST Johns Creek
LocationOld Forge Bo 1M N SR 3013
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.37073, -75.74804
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2024)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 Keyser Ave over ST Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.