US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Edwrdsvle B 1.1M E SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000023611

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,545
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek in Luzerne 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 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 16,545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,139 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesToby Creek
LocationEdwrdsvle B 1.1M E SR1004
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25384, -75.91092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,545 (2024)
Projected traffic24,139 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek 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 Toby Creek carry?

About 16,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.