US Bridges

SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp over SR 8015 · Structure no. 000000000023804

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,137 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,521 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0115 NB TR 115
CrossesSR 8015 Ramp Seg 770
LocationPlains Twp over SR 8015
RouteState Highway 115
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.251, -75.81777
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,137 (2024)
Projected traffic12,521 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$321,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770 carry?

About 14,137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0115 NB TR 115 over SR 8015 Ramp Seg 770?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.