US Bridges

Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dupont Boro JCT SR 2065 · Structure no. 000000000023616

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
362 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,124
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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 6,124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,751 by 2032. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 11
CrossesNfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck
LocationDupont Boro JCT SR 2065
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32851, -75.74616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,124 (2024)
Projected traffic9,751 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck carry?

About 6,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 11 over Nfsrr Rbmnrr Mill Ck?

It is owned by the Railroad.