US Bridges

SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · W Pittston Main & Exeter · Structure no. 000000000023614

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,075 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
17,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037 is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 101 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 17,383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,456 by 2032. The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0011 TR 11
CrossesSusq River RR SR 2037
LocationW Pittston Main & Exeter
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.3266, -75.79112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,075 ft (327.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,383 (2023)
Projected traffic20,456 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037 built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037 carry?

About 17,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037?

The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0011 TR 11 over Susq River RR SR 2037?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.