US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City · Structure no. 000000000020951

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,895
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 10,187 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesDivision Street
LocationScranton City
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates41.42462, -75.71121
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2001)
Projected traffic10,187 by 2030
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street 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 Division Street carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Division Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.