RETREAT ACCESS RD
Carrying RETREAT ACCESS RD over SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
AT SR 11 INTERSECTION, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RETREAT ACCESS RD
The RETREAT ACCESS RD bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries RETREAT ACCESS RD over SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 367.3 meters (1205 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RETREAT ACCESS RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 367.3 m (1205 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000024408
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RETREAT ACCESS RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RETREAT ACCESS RD against other structures in Luzerne and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RETREAT ACCESS RD?
RETREAT ACCESS RD in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RETREAT ACCESS RD inspected?
RETREAT ACCESS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RETREAT ACCESS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RETREAT ACCESS RD?
RETREAT ACCESS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RETREAT ACCESS RD?
RETREAT ACCESS RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is RETREAT ACCESS RD and does age affect safety?
RETREAT ACCESS RD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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