US Bridges

SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Twp over I-84 · Structure no. 000000000020546

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84 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 6 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 2,798 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0247 TR 247
CrossesSR 0084 I-84
LocationJefferson Twp over I-84
RouteState Highway 247
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39833, -75.48167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,798 (2024)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$745,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84 built?

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

What condition is SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84 carry?

About 2,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0247 TR 247 over SR 0084 I-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.