US Bridges

TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Jeffersn Tp 1.9M E SR2003 · Structure no. 000000000020584

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 8,832 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,553 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 348 Mt Cobb RD
CrossesW Br Wallenpaupack Creek
LocationJeffersn Tp 1.9M E SR2003
RouteState Highway 348
Coordinates41.4115, -75.45765
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,832 (2024)
Projected traffic11,553 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek carry?

About 8,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns TR 348 Mt Cobb RD over W Br Wallenpaupack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.