US Bridges

Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp .6 M N SR 2039 · Structure no. 000000000023800

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 84 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 24,427 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,786 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMr 0115 TR 115
CrossesReading Bluemt& Northern
LocationPlains Twp .6 M N SR 2039
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates41.23639, -75.8035
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,427 (2024)
Projected traffic27,786 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern carry?

About 24,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mr 0115 TR 115 over Reading Bluemt& Northern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.