US Bridges

SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Fell Twp JCT SR 1003 · Structure no. 000000000020541

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
465 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 8,628 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,398 by 2032. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0171 TR 171
CrossesAbondoned Laca&d&h RR
LocationFell Twp JCT SR 1003
RouteState Highway 171
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.5941, -75.48414
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,628 (2024)
Projected traffic8,398 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$572,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR carry?

About 8,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0171 TR 171 over Abondoned Laca&d&h RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.