US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · N. Scranton City · Structure no. 000000000020954

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,895
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2030. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR0307 LR671
LocationN. Scranton City
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47139, -75.70418
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 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 closed—
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$876,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671 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 SR0307 LR671 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR0307 LR671?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.