US Bridges

SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Laplume Twp 119 E TR 6 · Structure no. 000000000020620

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 438 Laplume RD
CrossesAckerly Creek
LocationLaplume Twp 119 E TR 6
RouteState Highway 438
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55678, -75.75463
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic979 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 438 Laplume RD over Ackerly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.