US Bridges

SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp .2 M S TR 438 · Structure no. 000000000020555

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 5,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,753 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0247 TR 247
CrossesS Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationScott Twp .2 M S TR 438
RouteState Highway 247
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.53099, -75.61019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,038 (2024)
Projected traffic6,753 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 5,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0247 TR 247 over S Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.