US Bridges

SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Glenburn Twp .5 M E TR 6 · Structure no. 000000000020813

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 112 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4012 Waverly RD
CrossesN.S. RR
LocationGlenburn Twp .5 M E TR 6
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.52247, -75.71545
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2024)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$467,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR 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 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4012 Waverly RD over N.S. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.