US Bridges

SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro over TR 11 NB · Structure no. 000000000020962

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,658 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8001
CrossesSR 0011 TR 11 NB
LocationMoosic Boro over TR 11 NB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35543, -75.72275
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2024)
Projected traffic2,658 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB built?

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

What condition is SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8001 over SR 0011 TR 11 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.