US Bridges

SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Benton Twp 1.2 M E TR 407 · Structure no. 000000000020626

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0438 TR 438
CrossesBr Tunkhannock Creek
LocationBenton Twp 1.2 M E TR 407
RouteState Highway 438
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58329, -75.69116
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2024)
Projected traffic362 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0438 TR 438 over Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.