US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Taylor Borough · Structure no. 000000000020947

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,895
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,587 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 3011 LR35049
LocationTaylor Borough
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates41.39406, -75.73171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2001)
Projected traffic101,587 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049 carry?

About 6,895 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 3011 LR35049?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.