US Bridges

SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wilkes Barre 548N SR2004 · Structure no. 000000000023973

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,150 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 12,794 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,753 by 2032. The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1011 Pierce ST
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationWilkes Barre 548N SR2004
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.25378, -75.87994
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,150 ft (350.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,794 (2024)
Projected traffic17,753 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River 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 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River carry?

About 12,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1011 Pierce ST over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.