US Bridges

Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.OF Scotrun · Structure no. 000000000026876

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 21,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,584 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 611 (lr 168)
CrossesScot Run
Location1MI.S.OF Scotrun
RouteState Highway 611
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.0615, -75.317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,965 (2023)
Projected traffic31,584 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run carry?

About 21,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 (lr 168) over Scot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.