US Bridges

SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton 500 N SR 3011 · Structure no. 000000000020569

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,443 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0307 TR 307
CrossesLeach Creek
LocationScranton 500 N SR 3011
RouteState Highway 307
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.44541, -75.67325
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,998 (2024)
Projected traffic13,443 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek carry?

About 8,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 0307 TR 307 over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.