US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Twp .4 M E TR 29 · Structure no. 000000000023605

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,461
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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationPlymouth Twp .4 M E TR 29
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates41.21755, -75.99592
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,461 (2023)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

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

About 3,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.