SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jessup/Blakely Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000020549
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,724
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 5,724 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River carry?
About 5,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0247 Bridge ST over Lackawanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.