US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Borough · Structure no. 000000000020941

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
671 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,575
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 6,575 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,039 by 2030. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr
LocationMoosic Borough
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.34833, -75.71
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length671 ft (204.5 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,575 (2001)
Projected traffic14,039 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr carry?

About 6,575 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr?

The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0502 Luzerne&susq.Rr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.