US Bridges

SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp 1.7 M E I-81 · Structure no. 000000000023950

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 58 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 14,228 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,727 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0924 TR 924
CrossesNrflk Sthrn RR
LocationHazle Twp 1.7 M E I-81
RouteState Highway 924
Coordinates40.95833, -76.00104
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,228 (2024)
Projected traffic16,727 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$315,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR carry?

About 14,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0924 TR 924 over Nrflk Sthrn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.