US Bridges

SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scr C SR8005 Rmp a over C · Structure no. 000000000020963

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 4 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 5,365 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,725 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8005 Ramp a
CrossesSR 8005 Ramp C
LocationScr C SR8005 Rmp a over C
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39672, -75.64558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,365 (2024)
Projected traffic6,725 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C carry?

About 5,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8005 Ramp a over SR 8005 Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.