US Bridges

Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Village of Tobyhanna · Structure no. 000000000026886

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 6,862 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,593 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 611 (lr 168)
CrossesDelaware-Lackawanna RR
LocationVillage of Tobyhanna
RouteState Highway 611
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.16795, -75.39849
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,862 (2024)
Projected traffic14,593 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR carry?

About 6,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 (lr 168) over Delaware-Lackawanna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.