US Bridges

SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moscow Boro 400 S TR 690 · Structure no. 000000000020607

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,398
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,398 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,396 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0435 TR 435
CrossesVan Brunt Creek
LocationMoscow Boro 400 S TR 690
RouteState Highway 435
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33548, -75.51763
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,398 (2023)
Projected traffic8,396 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek carry?

About 6,398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0435 TR 435 over Van Brunt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.