US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Forty Frt Boro Int SR1019 · Structure no. 000000000023612

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 15,978 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,195 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesAbrahams Creek
LocationForty Frt Boro Int SR1019
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.29818, -75.86221
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,978 (2024)
Projected traffic21,195 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek carry?

About 15,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Abrahams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.