SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock CR
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp JCT TR 524 · Structure no. 000000000020631
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,453
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock CR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock CR 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 CR carry?
About 1,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock CR?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.