US Bridges

TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Olyphant - Blakely Line · Structure no. 000000000020575

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,343
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,343 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,864 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 347 W Lacka Ave
CrossesLackawanna River
LocationOlyphant - Blakely Line
RouteState Highway 347
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47072, -75.60647
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,343 (2023)
Projected traffic7,864 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 347 W Lacka Ave 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River carry?

About 10,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns TR 347 W Lacka Ave over Lackawanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.