SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 1.3 M W TR 247 · Structure no. 000000000020633
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 992
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck 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 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck 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 Ck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck carry?
About 992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0438 TR 438 over South Br Tunkhannock Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.