SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp .5 M E I-81 · Structure no. 000000000020629
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,022
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk carry?
About 1,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.