US Bridges

SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · WB City Ramp Ex 2 SB · Structure no. 000000000024500

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,638 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR8047 Ramp EX2 SB
CrossesLuz CO Rail Authority
LocationWB City Ramp Ex 2 SB
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.25454, -75.85149
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,366 (2024)
Projected traffic5,638 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority carry?

About 5,366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR8047 Ramp EX2 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.