US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City · Structure no. 000000000020952

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR3003 LR952
LocationScranton City
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43476, -75.70248
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2024)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$537,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952 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 SR3003 LR952 carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR3003 LR952?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.