US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Twp .1 M E TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000023604

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 5,619 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,148 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationPlymouth Twp .1 M E TR 29
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22233, -75.9831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,619 (2023)
Projected traffic3,148 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 5,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.