US Bridges

SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Buck Twp at Monroe CO Lne · Structure no. 000000000046466

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,168 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,117 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 0115 TR 115
CrossesLehigh River
LocationBuck Twp at Monroe CO Lne
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates41.13038, -75.62598
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,168 (2024)
Projected traffic6,117 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River carry?

About 5,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0115 TR 115 over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.