US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Borough · Structure no. 000000000020943

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,575
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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 9,293 by 2030. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 0011 Lr 5
LocationMoosic Borough
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.36139, -75.7185
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,575 (2001)
Projected traffic9,293 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$554,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0011 Lr 5?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.