US Bridges

SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Benton Twp .1 M N TR 524 · Structure no. 000000000020600

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,579
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0407 TR 407
CrossesLackawanna Lake
LocationBenton Twp .1 M N TR 524
RouteState Highway 407
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56464, -75.70695
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,579 (2024)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$458,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake carry?

About 1,579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0407 TR 407 over Lackawanna Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.