US Bridges

SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dallas Boro 212 N SR1045 · Structure no. 000000000023926

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,233 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0415 TR 415
CrossesBr Tobys Creek
LocationDallas Boro 212 N SR1045
RouteState Highway 415
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33608, -75.96432
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,450 (2023)
Projected traffic15,233 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek 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 September 2022.

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

About 15,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0415 TR 415 over Br Tobys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.