US Bridges

SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dallas Bo 440 S SR 1045 · Structure no. 000000000023924

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,449
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 15,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,961 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0415 TR 415
CrossesToby Creek
LocationDallas Bo 440 S SR 1045
RouteState Highway 415
Coordinates41.33582, -75.96153
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,449 (2023)
Projected traffic16,961 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek carry?

About 15,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0415 TR 415 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.