US Bridges

SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp .8 M N TR 632 · Structure no. 000000000020581

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 87 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0347 TR 347
CrossesKennedy Creek
LocationScott Twp .8 M N TR 632
RouteState Highway 347
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.54345, -75.64722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2024)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy 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 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0347 TR 347 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.