SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB
Carrying SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB over LUZ CO RAIL AUTHORITY
WB CITY RAMP EX 2 SB, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB
The SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB over LUZ CO RAIL AUTHORITY. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,930 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.6 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,930 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000024500
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB 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 SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB 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 SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB?
SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB inspected?
SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB'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 4,930 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB?
SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB?
SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB and does age affect safety?
SR8047 RAMP EX2 SB was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
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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