US Bridges

SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Clifton Twp Wayne CO Line · Structure no. 000000000020603

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 98 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 5,794 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,924 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0435 TR 435
CrossesLehigh River
LocationClifton Twp Wayne CO Line
RouteState Highway 435
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23662, -75.50064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,794 (2024)
Projected traffic8,924 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River carry?

About 5,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0435 TR 435 over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.