US Bridges

Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · South of Airport · Structure no. 000000000054340

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,613
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,613 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,631 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNavy Way Road
CrossesPa 476 - Turnpike
LocationSouth of Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.32344, -75.7317
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,613 (2018)
Projected traffic4,631 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike carry?

About 4,613 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Navy Way Road over Pa 476 - Turnpike?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.