US Bridges

SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority

Poor

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Elmhurst Twp .3M N SR2010 · Structure no. 000000000020610

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,627
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,627 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,693 by 2032. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0435 TR 435
CrossesLacka CO RR Authority
LocationElmhurst Twp .3M N SR2010
RouteState Highway 435
Coordinates41.3728, -75.5436
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,627 (2023)
Projected traffic7,693 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority 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 Lacka CO RR Authority carry?

About 5,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0435 TR 435 over Lacka CO RR Authority?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.