US Bridges

SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Blakely Boro .2M N SR1023 · Structure no. 000000000020552

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,657 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0247 TR 247
CrossesTrib to Wildcat Creek
LocationBlakely Boro .2M N SR1023
RouteState Highway 247
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4828, -75.5875
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,657 (2023)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek carry?

About 6,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0247 TR 247 over Trib to Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.